Thor's Cave
A huge natural opening in the limestone cliffs of the Manifold Valley, whose frame-like view over the valley is a favourite photo.
Thor's Cave lies in the Manifold Valley on the Staffordshire side. It has an opening about 10 m high in a limestone cliff roughly 80 m tall, and archaeologists have found evidence that Stone Age people lived here. From the village of Wetton, or from the Manifold Trail (a former narrow-gauge railway) at the bottom of the valley, the climb to the cave mouth takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Photographing the valley from inside the cave is a popular composition. The rock inside has been worn very smooth, so it becomes extremely slippery in rain, and sturdy footwear with good grip is essential. It can be combined with Ilam and Dovedale for a day trip through the southern Peak District.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ilam Park
- Dovedale & Stepping Stones
- Alton Towers
- The Roaches
- Poole's Cavern
- Buxton Crescent & Spa Town
- Monsal Head & Monsal Trail
- Bakewell