12 easy to follow walk route maps of all grades that include part of The Manifold Way

The Manifold Way is a 13km (8 miles) linear footpath connecting Hulme End in Staffordshire, England with Waterhouses in Staffordshire, England. Originally a 2ft 6in (0.762m) gauge light railway for tourists the line was opened in 1904. Never a great success it was finally closed in 1934 and became a bridleway three years later. The Manifold Way is waymarked by named posts.

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Walk s101 Manifold Way from Waterhouses

A lovely dales walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,588 ft (484 m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s101 Manifold Way from Waterhouses pdf

Route Summary:

Waterhouses - The Manifold Way - The River Hamps - Sparrowlee Bridge - Lee House - Hell Hole - Old Soles Wood - Soles Coppice - The River Manifold - Weag's Bridge - Beeston Tor Farm - Throwley Hall Farm - Throwley Cottage - Farwall Farm - The Manifold Way - Waterhouses

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Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End

A lovely dales walk with superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	1,848 ft (563 m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End pdf

Route Summary:

Hulme End - Manifold Valley Visitors Centre - The Manifold Way - Dale Bridge - The Lee - Tunnel - River Manifold - Wetton Mill Farm - Wettonmill - Dafar Bridge - Ladyside Wood - Wetton - Wetton Hill (South West Top) - Wetton Hill - Cantrell's House - Ecton Hill - Westside Mill - The Manifold Way - Hulme End

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Walk s115 Brund from Hulme End

Easy stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	289 ft (88 m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s115 Brund from Hulme End pdf

Route Summary:

Hulme End - Manifold Valley Visitors Centre - Lowend - Low End Farm - Buttsend - Brund - The Manifold Way - The River Manifold - Brund Mill - Holme House - Hulme End

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Walk s134 The Manifold Way, Wettonmill, Sugarloaf and Ecton Hill from Hulme End

A lovely dales walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,034 ft (315 m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s134 The Manifold Way, Wettonmill, Sugarloaf and Ecton Hill from Hulme End pdf

Route Summary:

Hulme End - Manifold Valley Visitors Centre - The Manifold Way - Dale Bridge - The Lee - Tunnel - River Manifold - Wetton Mill Farm - Wettonmill - Dale Farm - Sugarloaf (Wetton) - Broad Ecton Farm - Ecton Hill - Westside Mill - The Manifold Way - Hulme End

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Walk s163 A walk around Wetton Hill from Wetton

An easy walk in hill and dale

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	623 ft (190 m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s163 A walk around Wetton Hill from Wetton pdf

Route Summary:

Wetton - River Manifold - Wettonmill - The Manifold Way - Thor's Cave - Manor House - Wetton

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Walk s168 The Manifold Way and Thorley Moor from Weag's Bridge

A lovely Staffordshire dales walk with one short ascent

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	689 ft (210 m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s168 The Manifold Way and Thorley Moor from Weag's Bridge pdf

Route Summary:

Weag's Bridge - River Manifold - The Manifold Way - River Hamps - Lee House Farm - Farwell Farm - Calton - Slade House - Throwley Moor - Soles Hollow - The Manifold Way - River Manifold - Weag's Bridge

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Walk s188 Weag's Bridge, The Manifold Way, Thor's Cave and Wettonmill from Grindon

Easy dale walking and and interesting church

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	909 ft (277 m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s188 Weag's Bridge, The Manifold Way, Thor's Cave and Wettonmill from Grindon pdf

Route Summary:

Grindon - Weag's Bridge - The Manifold Way - Thor's Cave - Wettonmill - Hoo Brook - Grindon

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Walk s201 Grindon Moor, Grindon and Weag's Bridge from Butterton

Easy dale walking & and interesting church

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	1,690 ft (515 m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s201 Grindon Moor, Grindon and Weag's Bridge from Butterton pdf

Route Summary:

Butterton - Grindon Moor (Grindon Moor) - Ford - Ryebrook Farm - Grindon - Weag's Bridge - The Manifold Way - The River Manifold - Thor's Cave - Ladyside Wood - Dafar Bridge - Wettonmill - Hoo Brook - Butterton

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Walk s216 Onecote, Grindon and The Manifold Way from Waterhouses

A lovely long walk through hills and dales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.5 miles (18 km)
Ascent:	1,267 ft (386 m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s216 Onecote, Grindon and The Manifold Way from Waterhouses pdf

Route Summary:

Waterhouses - Waterfall Cross - Martins Low - River Hamps - Ford - Onecote - Grindonmoor Gate - Grindon Moor (Grindon Moor) - Grindon - Lee House - The Manifold Way - Waterhouses

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Walk s239 Castern Hall, Weag's Bridge, Manifold Way and Throwley Moor from Ilam

A classic walk with plenty of variety

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	1,486 ft (453 m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s239 Castern Hall, Weag's Bridge, Manifold Way and Throwley Moor from Ilam pdf

Route Summary:

Ilam - The Manifold Trail - Ilam Country Park - River Manifold - Castern Hall - Castern Wood Nature Reserve - Weag's Bridge - The Manifold Way - The River Hamps - Manifold Valley - Lee House Farm - Throwley Moor - Slade House - Rushley - Ilam Country Park - Ilam

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Walk s244 The Manifold Way, Thor's Cave and Warslow from Grindon

Easy dale walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:	1,847 ft (563 m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk s244 The Manifold Way, Thor's Cave and Warslow from Grindon pdf

Route Summary:

Grindon - Weag's Bridge - The Manifold Way - The River Manifold - Thor's Cave - Dafar Bridge - Wettonmill - Ecton Bridge - Dale Bridge - Ecton - Hulme End - Hollow Farm - Warslow Hall - Upper Brownhill Farm - Warslow - Villa Farm - Clayton House - Wallacre - Hoo Brook - Ladyside Farm - Grindon

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