Sunday, 14th August 2022
| Walk: | Wetton Mill, Manifold Way, Thors Cave, Wetton | ||
| Start Point: | Wetton | Grid Reference: | SK 109 551 |
| Distance: | 5.5 miles | Ascent: | 757 feet |
| Time: | 2 hours | ||
| Weather: | Very hot | ||
| Comments: | A good track led down to the Manifold Way which follows the route of the disused Leek and Manifold Light Railway. The rivers of the Manifold and Hamps as they disappear beneath the porous limestone and reappear in Ilam Country Park. Leaving the Manifold Way we followed a steep, frequently stepped path towards Wetton then diverted off to Thors Cave. There were many visitors at the cave making the steeply sloping surface of smooth rock difficult to navigate. After returning to the main footpath we continued on to Wetton. As it was still quite early we then drove to Ilam Park before returning to the hotel. |
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The Manifold Way . . .
where the water can be seen at this bridge . . .
but disappears at the next one
The steep surface of Thors Cave . . .
makes navigation difficult . . .
and time to take in the view . . .
is essential
One family got stuck, blocking our way further . . .
so we made our way back . . .
passing a lone harebell . . .
and took advantage of a quieter moment . . .
for some parting shots . . .
though they don't reflect the difficulty of the slippery rock floor
A clump of ragwort on our return to Wetton