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Staffordshire Moorlands

The Manifold Way – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Rushton

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Manifold Way – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Rushton

Hard

4.7

(3)

7

riders

The Manifold Way – Thorncliffe Bank Summit loop from Rushton

04:36

65.8km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.9 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.20 km

Rudyard Lake

Lake

3.54 km

Hunthouse Wood

Forest

4.27 km

Back Wood

Forest

4

15.5 km

Caldon Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good spot

Tip by

5

15.6 km

Hazelhurst Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Mixed surfaces around here

Tip by

6

37.1 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 …

Tip by

7

41.6 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Highlight • Parking

Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

Tip by

8

41.7 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.

Tip by

9

42.2 km

The Manifold Way

Highlight • River

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.

Tip by

10

44.9 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.

Tip by

11

53.6 km

Thorncliffe Bank Summit

Highlight • Lake

A long steady climb from the South and West heading up to the summit and the source of the River Hamps - stunning views down to Rudyard Lake.

Tip by

B

65.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

9.08 km

6.76 km

3.22 km

1.53 km

764 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

18.4 km

4.87 km

4.67 km

542 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Weather

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

97 %

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