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

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

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

Easy

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

01:52

6.41km

170m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

145 m

Wetton Mill Café

Highlight • River

Nice little cafe along the side of the river.

Tip by

683 m

Wetton Valley, nestled in the Peak District of England, is a stunning natural haven. Characterized by limestone gorges, lush greenery, and the Dovedale River, it offers serene hiking trails and a serene escape into the countryside.

Tip by

3.06 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.54 km

Route to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Summit

4.05 km

View of Thor's Cave from the adjacent cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very slippery in the cave... take care

Tip by

4.29 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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4.29 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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4.69 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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6.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

2.15 km

449 m

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.28 km

1.08 km

500 m

415 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

11°C

4°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2024,Thor’s Cave Loop from Wetton

There are manyfold reasons to explore the Manifold. Thor's Cave is quite the objective. Bit muddy and the rock's a polished inside. But lovely views of this pleasant slice of the Peak District.