Also known as the Manifold Trail or Manifold Track, the former Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway provides a uniquely twisting, turning and well-surfaced cycle route nestled below Thor’s Cave and epic hills.
Route details
- Distance 15.8 miles / 25.4 km
- Elevation Gain 98 m / 321 ft
- Time allow 2 hours
- Difficulty Gentle
- Suited to City or Folding Bike Gravel Bike Hybrid Bike Mountain Bike Non-Standard Cycle Road Bike
- Notes Level throughout with a tarmac surface and good access. Note one small section merges with a minor road.
- Suggested Start SK17 0EZ SK 1028 5929
- Places Beeston Tor, Butterton, Ecton, Grindon, Hulme End, Staffordshire, Thor's Cave, Waterhouses, Wetton
- Attributes Bridges, Car parking, Cycle hire, Family-friendly, Industrial heritage, National Cycle Network, Out and back, Pubs and cafés, Railways, Reasonably flat, Rivers, Suitable for older kids, Suitable for young kids, Tunnels, Views of hills and peaks
A complete guide to the Manifold Way with a stage-by-stage tour, original photos and helpful tips is coming soon.
Route map
The route stats featured here are automatically generated by Komoot. For the most accurate guide, please refer to the route details above, based on actual rides recorded by Strava.
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Always ensure your equipment is safe for use and that you are well prepared, carrying everything necessary including access to a good map. Follow the Highway Code and the Countryside Code at all times. Respect the landscape, the wildlife and the people you encounter. But most importantly, have fun!