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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Hulme End

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Sheen

Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Hulme End

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4.5

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Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Hulme End

00:46

12.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Ecton Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the Manifold Way

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3.07 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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5.12 km

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Highlight • River

A very cool Ford to cycle through.

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6.44 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Highlight • Parking

Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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6.48 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.

Tip by

7.00 km

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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12.1 km

Hulme End Tea Junction Café & Manifold Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe at the north end of the Manifold Trail. Inside area as well as outside picnic tables. Visitor Centre next door to the cafe with some history of the area …

Tip by

12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

3.45 km

2.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

5.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

17°C

6°C

47 %

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Ecton Bridge – The Manifold Way loop from Hulme End

Ecton Bridge

National Cycle Network Route 549 – Peak District

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave from the trail

The Manifold Way

Hulme End Tea Junction Café & Manifold Valley Visitor Centre

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