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Staffordshire Moorlands

Kingsley

Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Kingsley

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Kingsley

Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Kingsley

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Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Kingsley

02:42

38.9km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.8 km

Ecton Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the Manifold Way

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17.0 km

National Cycle Network Route 549 – Peak District

Highlight • Cycleway

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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19.0 km

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Highlight • River

A very cool Ford to cycle through.

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19.8 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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20.3 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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20.3 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Highlight • Parking

Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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24.9 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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27.4 km

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

It has a free car park and is conveniently placed for the Manifold Trail.

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34.6 km

Whiston Pinfold

Ruins

38.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

9.17 km

8.24 km

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

6.91 km

354 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Kingsley

Ecton Bridge

National Cycle Network Route 549 – Peak District

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

The Manifold Way

View of Thor's Cave from the trail

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Dry riverbed of the Manifold and Hamps rivers

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

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