Manifold Valley

About

A deep limestone valley of steeply wooded slopes and towering rock pinnacles. Perfect for walks and cycling along the accessible Manifold Track which runs for just under 9 miles between Hulme End and Waterhouses.  Hire bikes from Manifold Cycle Hire at Hulme End.

Old Souls Wood
An easy-going walk through quiet, unsung Staffordshire Moorlands villages. Experience the Hamps Valley from the upland community of Grindon.

Beeston Tor
Beeston Tor is a limestone cliff in Staffordshire. It overlooks the confluence of the River Hamps with the River Manifold, and is popular with climbers.

Ecton Hill and Apes Tor
Explore the fascinating mining remains of Ecton Hill that was once home to a bustling industrial area rich in copper mining. Nearby is Apes Tor, a distinctive geological fold in the limestone beds which provides evidence of past earthquakes.