Throwley Old Hall & Wetton loop from Ilam Park — Peak District National Park

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Throwley Old Hall & Wetton loop from Ilam Park — Peak District National Park

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Throwley Old Hall & Wetton loop from Ilam Park — Peak District National Park

04:13

15.0km

310m

Hiking

Embark on a scenic hike through the Peak District National Park with the Throwley Old Hall & Wetton loop. This moderate trail covers 9.3 miles (15.0 km) and involves an elevation gain of 1016 feet (310 metres), typically taking about 4 hours and 12 minutes to complete. You will start…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.13 km

Throwley Old Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Throwley Old Hall is a grade II listed ruined stately home. There is evidence of an important house here since the 12th century but the current ruin dates to the …

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8.35 km

St. Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A very pretty church in a quaint village setting.

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14.8 km

Ilam Park Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

The National Trust tearoom at Ilam Park has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Stop and grab a scone, coffee, ice cream or a light meal and then continue with …

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14.8 km

Ilam Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilam Hall stands at the centre of the Ilam Park Estate. Built in the 16th century the hall was owned by the Port family for over 200 years. It was …

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

2.57 km

2.44 km

1.13 km

503 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

2.44 km

2.06 km

1.46 km

1.43 km

670 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

October 4, 2022,Views from Thors Cave – Thor's Cave Loop from Ilam

Shame the paths around the cave were closed, but the rest of the walk was well balanced with the easier (but less interesting) paths towards the end when we were getting tired.