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Wetton Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Wetton

Wetton Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

Easy

4.8

(59)

445

hikers

Wetton Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

01:52

6.43km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

83 m

Bridge over the River Manifold

Highlight • Bridge

179 m

Wetton Mill Café

Highlight • River

Nice little cafe along the side of the river.

Tip by

717 m

Wetton Valley, nestled in the Peak District of England, is a stunning natural haven. Characterized by limestone gorges, lush greenery, and the Dovedale River, it offers serene hiking trails and a serene escape into the countryside.

Tip by

3.10 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.57 km

Route to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Summit

4.08 km

View of Thor's Cave from the adjacent cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very slippery in the cave... take care

Tip by

4.32 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 …

Tip by

4.71 km

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

Highlight • River

Lovely views down to the River Manifold and Manifold Valley.

Tip by

6.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.42 km

415 m

303 m

109 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.32 km

1.23 km

1.04 km

404 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

13°C

5°C

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Wetton Valley – Thor's Cave loop from Thor's Cave

Bridge over the River Manifold

Wetton Mill Café

Wetton Valley

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Route to Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave from the adjacent cave

Thor's Cave

View of Thor's Cave and the Manifold Valley

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