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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Warslow And Elkstones

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

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Warslow And Elkstones

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

Moderate

4.8

(14)

145

hikers

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

03:18

11.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.10 km

Bridge over the River Manifold

Highlight • Bridge

2

4.44 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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3

4.83 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

5.07 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

5.58 km

Route to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Summit

6

6.06 km

Concession Path to Thor's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

8.15 km

Wetton Mill Café

Highlight • River

Nice little cafe along the side of the river.

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8

10.5 km

Ecton Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot on the Manifold Way

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B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

3.92 km

1.58 km

270 m

175 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

2.46 km

1.46 km

1.43 km

823 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

8°C

35 %

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