Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley
To a huge cave mouth high on a limestone crag, with a view down the Manifold Valley.
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 306 m
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About this walk
Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley is an easy 3.3 km circular walk with 150 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Wetton (grid reference SK 108 554).
Thor's Cave is a great natural archway high in a limestone crag above the Manifold Valley. From the village of Wetton, a short walk leads to the cave, where you can look out from the mouth across the valley.
The route drops to the Manifold Way, an old light railway line, and loops back up to Wetton. The rock in and around the cave is polished and very slippery.
Route
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Thor's Cave
Follow the path from Wetton to the cave.
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The Manifold Way
Drop to the old railway line in the valley and loop back up to Wetton.
Summit
On the way
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Thor's CaveCave · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.3 km route, which has 150 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Wetton (grid reference SK 108 554). Car park in Wetton.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Field paths, steep steps to the cave and a level old railway track.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: The rock at the cave mouth is very slippery: take care, and keep children close.
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