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Thor's Cave – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Hulme End

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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Thor's Cave – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Hulme End

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Thor's Cave – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Hulme End

03:53

13.7km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.92 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.40 km

Thor's Cave

Highlight • Cave

The views alone are worth the trek up, especially those past the cave and up at the cloud. You'll need a buddy to help you scramble the last section into …

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7.22 km

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

Highlight • River

Lovely views down to the River Manifold and Manifold Valley.

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8.77 km

Wetton Valley, nestled in the Peak District of England, is a stunning natural haven. Characterized by limestone gorges, lush greenery, and the Dovedale River, it offers serene hiking trails and a serene escape into the countryside.

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9.95 km

Wetton Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gently rising hill to get started on the path to more vigorous running, you could even make a day of this area as there are so many other things to see and do here.

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11.2 km

Trig point at Ecton Hill summit

Highlight • Summit

Ecton Hill summit reaches an altitude of 369m. It's also known locally as "Hollow Hill" due to the extensive mining operations that have gone on here for centuries. The ground …

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11.7 km

Ecton Copper Mine and Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

National Trust property. Access only on pre-arranged trips but fantastic views and informative interpretation boards explaining the history, construction and engineering feat of the mine.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

2.16 km

1.73 km

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

2.60 km

2.10 km

1.20 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 24 May

31°C

16°C

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Thor's Cave – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Hulme End

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Route to Thor's Cave

Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

Wetton Valley

Wetton Hill

Trig point at Ecton Hill summit

Ecton Copper Mine and Engine House

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