Walking to Thor's Cave Through Manifold Valley Staffordshire With Destination Discovery

Just outside the village of Wetton in the Staffordshire Peak District you’ll find the magnificent Thor’s Cave, a natural cavern set in a steep limestone crag, with its huge arched entrance easily visible from the footpath below.

It takes a bit of fitness to walk the steps leading to the cave and people with mobility issues we would say this is not suitable. The steps are uneven and also its very slippy with no handrail. Please take care if you visit

THORS CAVE INFORMATION

Evidence has been found of human occupation of Thor’s Cave during the latter Stone Age, from around 11,000 years ago, with use well into the Iron Age and Roman period. Past excavations have found stone tools, pottery, amber beads and bronze items, as well as the burial sites of at least seven people.

Those interested in ancient history should also visit Long Low, situated a mile south east of Wetton. A Neolithic burial site, it consists of two large round cairns linked together, a structure that is the only one of its kind in England. Excavations in the 19th Century revealed a limestone burial chamber with a paved floor within, as well as the bones of at least thirteen people and a number of arrowheads

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