The Manifold Way is a traffic-free trail through the picturesque limestone dale forged by the River Manifold. Along a smooth, well-maintained path, you explore spellbinding White Peak countryside. It’s perfect for all ages and abilities.

IanDent

June 29, 2023

Flat and traffic-free cycle and walking route following the former Leek and Manifold Light Railway through some magnificent scenery.

Bike hire available at the southern end of the Trail in Waterhouses.
Cafes along the route including great tea garden near the southern end.

The trail follows the route of the Hamps and Manifold "rivers" which have often disappeared into the ground so there is a lot of river bed and not much water. The trail passes by Thor's Cave which can be accessed by parking the bikes and climbing up a steep hill (watch children as there are some steep drops).

Lots of points of interest including a ford and a tunnel to cycle through.

Gene

July 4, 2023

A Mostly traffic free route as the section through the Tunnel is along a single track lane mostly used to access parking though there is a secondary old road that runs parallel to the trail that can be used as an alternative, The Tarmac is rather rough in places and not really suitable to ride on skinny tyres unless you enjoy getting bounced around, though it doesn't get as busy as Tissington or The High Peak Trail.

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Location: Wetton, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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