Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End

A lovely dales walk with superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:8¾mls (14km)
Ascent:1,848ft (563m)
Time:5hrs
Grade:
Map with easy-to-follow route details for walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End pdf

Route outline for walk s105:

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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Points of Interest/Notes on this walk:

Animal remains have been found in a cave near Wettonmill that date from the late glacial period - about 80,000BC.

For much of the year the River Manifold appears dry. In fact it runs underground from Wettonmill to Ilam taking 22 hours to cover the 4 miles.

Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

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Wainwrights		 English Nuttalls
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Nuttalls		 Dewey
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Marilyns		 Bridget
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Bridgets

Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk:

The highest point of this walk is Wetton Hill at 371m (1217ft). Wetton Hill is known as an English Bridget.

Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Ecton Hill at 369m (1211ft). Ecton Hill is known as an English Bridget. The summit of Ecton Hill is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.

National Trails & Long Paths included on this walk:

Part of this walk follows a section of The Manifold Way, 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. For more walks that include a section of this trail see The Manifold Way.

You can find more walks near this one on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Peak District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL24 The Peak District - White Peak area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

119 Buxton & Matlock, Bakewell & Dove Dale

Some Photos and Pictures from Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End

In no particular order . . .

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The River Manifold

The River Manifold

Photo: Terry Howard (27)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Barn near Warslow Hall

Barn near Warslow Hall

Photo: Terry Howard (36)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Looking S from the summit of Wetton Hill

Looking S from the summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (44)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The grassy summit of Wetton Hill

The grassy summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (38)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - On Top of Ecton

On Top of Ecton

Photo: Michael Davidson (56)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton with Ecton Hill beyond

Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton with Ecton Hill beyond

Photo: Michael Davidson (48)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Dale Bridge and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Dale Bridge and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (58)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Looking SE from the summit of Wetton Hill

Looking SE from the summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (43)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Stone barn on Ecton Hill

Stone barn on Ecton Hill

Photo: Terry Howard (26)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Gateham Grange from the summit of Wetton Hill

Gateham Grange from the summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (42)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Top of Ecton from Ecton Hill

Top of Ecton from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (53)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Dale Bridge, Ecton and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Dale Bridge, Ecton and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (60)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Narrowdale Hill (left) and Wetton Hill (right) from Ecton Hill

Narrowdale Hill (left) and Wetton Hill (right) from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (54)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Ruined barn near Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton

Ruined barn near Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton

Photo: Michael Davidson (49)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wetton Hill from the summit of Wetton Hill (South West Top)

Wetton Hill from the summit of Wetton Hill (South West Top)

Photo: Michael Davidson (36)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Cairn near Wetton Reservoir, NW of Wetton village

Cairn near Wetton Reservoir, NW of Wetton village

Photo: Michael Davidson (32)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Lone stone barn on Ecton Hill

Lone stone barn on Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (61)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Ecton and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Ecton and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (59)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wetton Hill (South West Top) from Wetton Hill

Wetton Hill (South West Top) from Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (46)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Fire Extinguisher in an empty field at Hulme End Campsite

Fire Extinguisher in an empty field at Hulme End Campsite

Photo: Terry Howard (31)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Archford Moor and Narrowdale Hill (right) from Ecton Hill

Archford Moor and Narrowdale Hill (right) from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (55)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Locked entrance to Ecton Mines on Ecton Hill

Locked entrance to Ecton Mines on Ecton Hill

Photo: Terry Howard (25)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The view from Ecton Hill summit

The view from Ecton Hill summit

Photo: Michael Davidson (52)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Hulme End Village Stores

Hulme End Village Stores

Photo: Terry Howard (29)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The Manifold Valley and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

The Manifold Valley and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Photo: Terry Howard (22)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

The Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (62)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The Staffordshire Countryside near Hulme End

The Staffordshire Countryside near Hulme End

Photo: Terry Howard (35)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The Manifold Inn, Hulme End

The Manifold Inn, Hulme End

Photo: Terry Howard (30)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Looking down to the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Looking down to the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (57)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Heading down to Back of Ecton from Ecton Hill

Heading down to Back of Ecton from Ecton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (63)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The old bridge below Wettonmill

The old bridge below Wettonmill

Photo: Bob Ferguson (13)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Stream near Hulme End

Stream near Hulme End

Photo: Terry Howard (34)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Lovely summer meadows near Hulme End

Lovely summer meadows near Hulme End

Photo: Terry Howard (32)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wetton Hill from near Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton

Wetton Hill from near Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton

Photo: Michael Davidson (47)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The former railway station at Hulme End - now The Manifold Valley Visitor Centre

The former railway station at Hulme End - now The Manifold Valley Visitor Centre

Photo: Terry Howard (28)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The view from the summit of Wetton Hill (South West Top)

The view from the summit of Wetton Hill (South West Top)

Photo: Michael Davidson (37)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington

The Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington

Photo: Terry Howard (42)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wetton Hill (South West Top) from the summit of Wetton Hill

Wetton Hill (South West Top) from the summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (40)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Looking NE from the summit of Wetton Hill (South West Top)

Looking NE from the summit of Wetton Hill (South West Top)

Photo: Michael Davidson (35)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Me and my mascot Maisie on top of Wetton Hill

Me and my mascot Maisie on top of Wetton Hill

Photo: Samantha Armstrong (2)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wettonmill

Wettonmill

Photo: Bob Ferguson (12)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Ecton Hill summit trig point

Ecton Hill summit trig point

Photo: Michael Davidson (51)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wetton Village Church

Wetton Village Church

Photo: Michael Davidson (31)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The Manifold Valley and the Manifold Way from Ecton Mines on Ecton Hill

The Manifold Valley and the Manifold Way from Ecton Mines on Ecton Hill

Photo: Terry Howard (24)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Looking NE from the summit of Wetton Hill

Looking NE from the summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (41)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wetton Hill from near Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton

Wetton Hill from near Cantrell's House, Back of Ecton

Photo: Michael Davidson (50)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Panoramic view of The Manifold Valley and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Panoramic view of The Manifold Valley and the Manifold Way from Ecton Hill

Photo: Terry Howard (23)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Gateham Grange, Narrowdale Hill (centre) and Gratton Hill (far right) from the summit of Wetton Hill

Gateham Grange, Narrowdale Hill (centre) and Gratton Hill (far right) from the summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (45)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Stone barn from Wetton Hill (South West Top)

Stone barn from Wetton Hill (South West Top)

Photo: Michael Davidson (34)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Sign for Hulme End Railway Station near Hulme End Visitor Centre

Sign for Hulme End Railway Station near Hulme End Visitor Centre

Photo: Terry Howard (41)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Lovely summer meadows near Hulme End

Lovely summer meadows near Hulme End

Photo: Terry Howard (33)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Squeezer Stile providing access to Wetton Hill National Trust land

Squeezer Stile providing access to Wetton Hill National Trust land

Photo: Michael Davidson (33)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - Wetton Hill (South West Top) from the summit of Wetton Hill

Wetton Hill (South West Top) from the summit of Wetton Hill

Photo: Michael Davidson (39)

Walk s105 Manifold Way and Wetton from Hulme End - The River Manifold below the old bridge below Wettonmill

The River Manifold below the old bridge below Wettonmill

Photo: Bob Ferguson (14)

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