Thor's Cave and the Manifold Way

DATE 12.09.2008 | DISTANCE 19.1KM | HIGHEST POINT 369M

Posted by Matt | Filed under peak district

 

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Leaving Hulme End along the Manifold Way. Ecton Hill ahead.
Looking south about half way up Ecton Hill
Ecton Hill trig. 369m
The faint track ahead leading away from Ecton Hill summit
Wetton Hill. Paraglider training was taking place.
Old Park Hill
River Manifold from Weag's Bridge
Starting back along the Manifold Way
Through the trees we could see we were getting closer to Thor's Cave
Thor's Cave was a home to bears and the site of a stoneage burial
After crossing a narrow bridge we followed the winding path through woodland
Thor's Cave huge entrance
Looking out towards Sugarloaf and Wetton Hill
Further into the cave it got very dark and wet
A huge gouge lets in light
Looking towards the light from a more uncomfortable area
wonderful colours created by water
Mark making his way back down the very slippery slope
Perched above Thor's Cave. Ecton Hill, Sugarloaf and Wetton Hill behind
Looking back at Thor's Cave from the Manifold Way
Closer in
Nan Tor Cave behind Wetton Mill
The skylight inside Nan Tor Cave
Looking back to the entrance
Whetton Mill. I bought a much needed cold drink from the tea room
Bridge at Wetton Mill
Swainsley Tunnel
another pic in the tunnel