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Wetton

Bike parking at Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Bike parking at Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

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Bike parking at Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

01:29

22.6km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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732 m

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and admire the view after a tough climb.

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1.42 km

Thor's Cave

Highlight • Cave

It’s a steep hill down to the Manifold Way and at the end of our path it was a continuous steep road clim to the last half mile into Wetton. …

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2.56 km

View of Thor's Cave from the trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view up to Thor's cave. There is a place to lock the bike up if you want to visit the cave.

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2.61 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

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Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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7.17 km

Dry riverbed of the Manifold and Hamps rivers

Highlight • Natural

The Rivers Manifold and Hamps are often without water as the limestone that forms the ground dissolves and the water disappears underground.
In fact, you have to find a very …

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12.3 km

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.

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13.1 km

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Highlight • River

A very cool Ford to cycle through.

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15.1 km

National Cycle Network Route 549 – Peak District

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One of the many trails in the Peak District. You can cycle just this route, or join it up with others nearby.

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

9.60 km

1.45 km

229 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

5.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

21°C

11°C

0 %

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Comments

April 1, 2025,Bike Ride

Out with Jo, on what can only be called a very cold spring morning on the Manifold trail. The sun was out, but in the valley 🥶🥶. So it was back to the tea rooms for coffee and sarnies😁.

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Bike parking at Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave from the trail

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Dry riverbed of the Manifold and Hamps rivers

The Manifold Way

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

National Cycle Network Route 549 – Peak District

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