The Ethels of the Peak District in 45 Walks

Route Four: Upper Derwent and Howden Round

Ethels Bagged: Margery Hill, High Stones, Back Tor, Lost Lad

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Start Point

Ladybower North Car Park

Grid Reference

SK 171 893

Total Distance

13.0 miles (20.9 km)

Total Climbing

704 metres

Estimated Time

6 – 7 hours

Difficulty Grade

Hard

Route Files & Guide:

💾 Download GPX Route Google Earth (KMZ) 📖 About the Ethels

Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000)

Essential paper maps for exploring the route:

OL1: The Peak District - Dark Peak Area → OL24: The Peak District - White Peak Area →

Walking the Ethels

I provide maps, statistics and route files in .gpx and Google Earth .kmz data forms for each walk in the compilation. Note some routes may be unverified on the ground and subject to change.

Route Overview & Notes

Route Four of the Peak District Ethels compilation takes on a grand 13-mile round covering the Upper Derwent and Howden reservoirs, bagging four prominent summits: Margery Hill, High Stones, Back Tor, and Lost Lad. This is a classic long-distance Dark Peak hike with rewarding panoramic vistas across the reservoirs and surrounding moorlands.

The Ethels of the Peak District in 45 Walks

Route Four: Upper Derwent and Howden Round

Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000)

Walking the Ethels

Route Overview & Notes

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