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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Throwley Old Hall – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Brown End Quarry

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Throwley Old Hall – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Brown End Quarry

Moderate

5.0

(2)

16

hikers

Throwley Old Hall – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Brown End Quarry

03:42

12.5km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

599 m

Ruins

Ruins

2

1.80 km

Throwley Old Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Throwley Old Hall is a grade II listed ruined stately home. There is evidence of an important house here since the 12th century but the current ruin dates to the …

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3

2.04 km

Throwley Old Hall Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Throwley Old Hall is a historic ruin located near the village of Calton, next to the River Manifold in north-east Staffordshire. The site is a Grade II* listed building and …

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4

4.15 km

Stone Bridge Near Grindon

Highlight • Bridge

I took this route from Grindon back to Wetton as the footpaths were so muddy it made the footing difficult.
Great views from a quiet road walk.

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5

5.45 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

6.35 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

6.35 km

Thor's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Great here but very slippy inside the cave even when it’s try.. think it’s limestone

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8

6.75 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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9

6.84 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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B

12.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

2.83 km

1.80 km

1.75 km

139 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

2.33 km

2.29 km

2.05 km

1.46 km

828 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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