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

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Waterhouses

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

Moderate

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

03:46

12.5km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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599 m

Ruins

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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2.04 km

Throwley Old Hall Ruins

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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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4.15 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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5.21 km

Toilets and Car Park

Highlight • Parking

5.63 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.10 km

Route to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Summit

6.53 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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6.92 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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12.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

2.48 km

1.99 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.44 km

2.22 km

1.86 km

1.50 km

803 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 28 July

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

Throwley Old Hall

Throwley Old Hall Ruins

Stone Bridge Near Grindon

Toilets and Car Park

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Route to Thor's Cave

Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

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