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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

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

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

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

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4.8

(5)

94

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

01:07

18.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.20 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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2

7.76 km

Bike parking at Thor's Cave

Highlight • Parking

Place to lock up bikes to visit Thors Cave

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3

7.81 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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4

8.32 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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5

9.09 km

Ford at Wetton Mill on the Hoo Brook

Highlight • River

A very cool Ford to cycle through.

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6

17.5 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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B

18.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

1.19 km

479 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

1.20 km

275 m

< 100 m

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