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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

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

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

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

Easy

4.6

(10)

133

hikers

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

01:42

6.21km

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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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

1.80 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 the cave entrance if you're attempting it on a rainy/snowy day - it gets very slippery.

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3

2.24 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

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Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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4

2.79 km

The Manifold Way

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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

3.53 km

Bridge over the River Manifold

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6

4.78 km

View of Thor's Cave from the trail

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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

6.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

1.13 km

560 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

1.62 km

327 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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