
( 5) Leave road northwest (right) via footpath upslope. ( 4) Take the road southwest (right) past Blue John mine. Keep to the path as it descends South downslope. Take higher of two paths to continue south gradually downslope. ( 3) Leave path along the ridge to head southeast (left) on a path making its way gradually downslope. Possible detour northwest along the ridge to Loose Hill here otherwise, descend the way you came. ( 2) Enjoy the views from Back Tor keeping well away from a steep drop on the Northside. At the intersection of several paths keep to substantial path continuing along the ridge. Continue northeast along the ridge taking in views from the ridge.

( 1) After admiring the 360 views from the summit take a flagged path heading northeast along the ridge. Branch northeast (right) up steps towards Mam Tor. Continue North along the substantial path. ( D/A) Leave the car park via the path on Northside to begin the ascent.
