Thor's Cave – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Warslow and Elkstones

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Warslow And Elkstones

Thor's Cave – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Warslow and Elkstones

Moderate

4.8

(16)

159

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Thor's Cave – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Warslow and Elkstones

03:17

11.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Route includes a tunnel

Check you’ve got lights. Your GPS will likely drop out inside.

After 1.14 km for 151 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.42 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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4.81 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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4.82 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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5.05 km

View of Thor's Cave from the adjacent cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very slippery in the cave... take care

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5.56 km

Route to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Summit

6.03 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.13 km

Wetton Mill Café

Highlight • River

Nice little cafe along the side of the river.

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10.4 km

Ecton Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the Manifold Way

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

3.93 km

1.63 km

282 m

153 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

2.46 km

1.64 km

1.48 km

804 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

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Saturday 14 November

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Thor's Cave – Concession Path to Thor's Cave loop from Warslow and Elkstones

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

Thor's Cave

Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave from the adjacent cave

Route to Thor's Cave

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Wetton Mill Café

Ecton Bridge

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