Dry riverbed of the Manifold and Hamps rivers

Staffordshire Moorlands

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Dry riverbed of the Manifold and Hamps rivers

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Dry riverbed of the Manifold and Hamps rivers

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Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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April 14, 2021

Cycling

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 wet period to see any water in some sections of the river.

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Leek to the Manifold Valley loop

46.1km

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This difficult 28.6-mile touring cycling loop from Leek explores the scenic Manifold Valley in the Peak District National Park.

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The Manifold Way – The Manifold Way cycle trail loop from Cotton

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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

22.7km

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Dry riverbed of the Manifold and Hamps rivers

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Leek to the Manifold Valley loop

#2.

The Manifold Way – The Manifold Way cycle trail loop from Cotton

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

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