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Manifold Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Manifold Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

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Manifold Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

01:33

5.29km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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83 m

Bridge over the River Manifold

Highlight • Bridge

600 m

Manifold Valley

Highlight • Gorge

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

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1.48 km

View of Stream and Countryside Near Ossams Hill

Highlight • Natural

This is a lovely bit of landscape near Ossams Hill in the Peak District. There is a mix of rolling hills, open moorland and patchwork fields and some ancient dry stone walls dotted around.

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2.63 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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3.49 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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3.98 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

4.49 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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5.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

807 m

665 m

560 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.16 km

906 m

740 m

327 m

295 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

62 %

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Manifold Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

Bridge over the River Manifold

Manifold Valley

View of Stream and Countryside Near Ossams Hill

View of Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave from the trail

The Manifold Way

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