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YHA FESTIVAL OF WAKING

An adventurous full day’s walk through the stunning White Peak. We’ll follow the River Manifold to the magnificent Thor’s Cave, with its huge arched entrance visible from the footpath below, before continuing to the picturesque village of Wetton. From there it’s across to the opposite side of the Manifold valley for a return to Ilam.

Bring a packed lunch for a picnic stop. The route is hilly with stiles and some sections are on quiet lanes. Paths are likely to be muddy in wet weather and there may be cattle grazing. Thor’s Cave can be easily accessed from the path, but great care should be taken in exploring – there are very steep, unguarded drops from the entrances, and surfaces can be slippery.

Distance: 10 miles

Duration: 6 hours

Led by: National Trust

Price:It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel