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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Wetton Valley – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Thor's Cave

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Wetton Valley – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Thor's Cave

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Wetton Valley – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Thor's Cave

04:14

14.4km

400m

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 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Wetton Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

Lovely ice cream at the cafe.

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2.10 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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3.44 km

Bridge over the River Manifold

Highlight • Bridge

3.95 km

Manifold Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful path running along the stream. Perfect place to take a break and admire the scenery.

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10.5 km

Ecton Hill Gunpowder Store

Highlight • Structure

Former gunpowder store for the Ecton Hill copper mines.

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10.8 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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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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12.5 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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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.99 km

1.66 km

118 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

2.70 km

2.21 km

1.72 km

1.50 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

71 %

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Wetton Valley – Trig point at Ecton Hill summit loop from Thor's Cave

Wetton Hill Summit

Wetton Valley

Bridge over the River Manifold

Manifold Valley

Ecton Hill Gunpowder Store

Ecton Copper Mine and Engine House

Trig point at Ecton Hill summit

Wetton Hill

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