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Staffordshire Moorlands

Thor's Cave – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Hulme End

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Thor's Cave – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Hulme End

Moderate

4.2

(5)

37

hikers

Thor's Cave – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Hulme End

03:38

13.3km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.65 km

Swainsley Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Swainsley Tunnel is a tunnel on the route of the former Leek and Manifold Light Railway, which connected the market town of Leek with Hulme End, via Waterhouses, in Staffordshire, England. The tunnel is located between Ecton and Butterton.

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2

4.81 km

Bridge over the River Manifold

Highlight • Bridge

3

4.91 km

Wetton Mill Café

Highlight • River

Nice little cafe along the side of the river.

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4

6.32 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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5

6.71 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

6.72 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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7

7.14 km

Route to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Summit

8

7.62 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

4.05 km

3.06 km

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

3.86 km

3.21 km

1.09 km

162 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

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