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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Manifold Way – Ecton Bridge loop from Hulme End

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

The Manifold Way – Ecton Bridge loop from Hulme End

Hard

5.0

(3)

33

riders

The Manifold Way – Ecton Bridge loop from Hulme End

02:08

31.5km

500m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

18.4 km

Brown End Farm Cycle Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

It has a free car park and is conveniently placed for the Manifold Trail.

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2

20.9 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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3

25.5 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Highlight • Parking

Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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4

25.5 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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5

26.0 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

26.8 km

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Highlight • River

A very cool Ford to cycle through.

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7

28.9 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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8

29.0 km

Ecton Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the Manifold Way

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B

31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

8.84 km

1.46 km

297 m

139 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

12.0 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

53 %

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