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Staffordshire Moorlands

Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

Easy

4.6

(11)

135

hikers

Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

01:42

6.23km

100m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.41 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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2

1.81 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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3

1.81 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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4

2.25 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Highlight • Parking

Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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5

2.81 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.

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6

3.55 km

Bridge over the River Manifold

Highlight • Bridge

7

4.80 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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B

6.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

1.13 km

565 m

263 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

1.62 km

342 m

< 100 m

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