Bike parking at Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Bike parking at Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

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Bike parking at Thor's Cave – The Manifold Way loop from Thor's Cave

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22.7km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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732 m

View of Thor's Cave from the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and admire the view after a tough climb.

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1.42 km

Thor's Cave

Highlight • Cave

It’s a steep hill down to the Manifold Way and at the end of our path it was a continuous steep road clim to the last half mile into Wetton. …

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2.56 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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2.61 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Highlight • Parking

Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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7.17 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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12.3 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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13.1 km

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Highlight • River

A very cool Ford to cycle through.

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15.1 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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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

9.64 km

1.36 km

323 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

5.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

8°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 1, 2025,Bike Ride

Out with Jo, on what can only be called a very cold spring morning on the Manifold trail. The sun was out, but in the valley 🥶🥶. So it was back to the tea rooms for coffee and sarnies😁.