Manifold Way
Follow the River Manifold and the River Hamps through the Manifold Valley on this splendid shared walking and cycling path through the Peak District. The path runs from Waterhouses to Hulme End along a former railway line with beauitful Peak District Scenery to enjoy.
The route passes Beeston Tor, Wetton Mill and the wonderful Thor's Cave which is well worth exploring.
Inside you will find fascinating rock formations and mineral colours with splendid views over the Manifold Valley.
At the southern end of the route in Waterhouses you will find the Manifold Cycle Centre where you can hire bikes for your outing.
At the start/end point at Hulme End there's a cafe for refreshments and the Manifold Valley visitor centre where you'll find a wealth of information about the area.
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Manifold Way Ordnance Survey Map 
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Manifold Way Open Street Map 
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Manifold Way OS Map 
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Manifold Way Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Wetton Mill Tea Rooms are a nice place for a pit stop on the walk. You can sit outside next to the river and enjoy a delicious meal or snack. You can find them at Dale farm with postcode DE6 2AG.
Near Hulme End there's also the Manifold Inn. The 200 year old coaching inn sits in a lovely spot in its own grounds on the banks of the Manifold River, opposite The Old Toll House which used to serve the turnpike and river ford. Near here there's also the visitor centre for the valley and a car park and cafe at Hulme End.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The Manifold Valley Butterton, view south along the Manifold Valley and the Manifold Way. The latter is a medium-distance trail (pedestrian and cycleway) on the course of the disused Leek and Manifold Valley light railway. The accessible part of the trail runs for 8-9 miles from Hulme End in the north along the Manifold Valley via Wetton Mill to Waterhouses in the south.
Manifold Way, walking south from Hulme End
Cafe at Wetton Mill. The mill was a water mill for grinding corn, and the remains of a mill stream, along with a grindstone, may still be seen here. The mill is long since disused, but the Tea Room is popular with tourists.
Beeston Tor. View looking east from the Manifold Way towards Beeston Tor, a limestone cliff popular with climbers. The tor overlooks the confluence of the River Hamps with the River Manifold.
Cyclists on the trail
Thor's cave. Reached by an easy stepped path from the Manifold Way, the cave is a popular tourist spot, with views over the Manifold Valley.
Two Walkers on a tree lined section.
