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Thor's Cave & Ilam loop from Grindon — Peak District National Park

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Grindon

Thor's Cave & Ilam loop from Grindon — Peak District National Park

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Thor's Cave & Ilam loop from Grindon — Peak District National Park

05:18

18.4km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Peak District National Park

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2.18 km

Thor's Cave

Highlight • Cave

The views alone are worth the trek up, especially those past the cave and up at the cloud. You'll need a buddy to help you scramble the last section into …

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3.39 km

St. Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A very pretty church in a quaint village setting.

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10.3 km

Ilam Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

If you visit Ilam then you can't miss its landmark... The Ilam Cross. It stands on a 3 step plinth in the centre of a roundabout in the village and …

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10.8 km

Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam

Highlight • Historical Site

This church, which is dedicated to the Holy Cross (Latin "Santa Croce"), takes its patronage from the cross on which Jesus Christ died. The veneration of the Holy Cross goes …

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10.9 km

Ilam Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilam Hall stands at the centre of the Ilam Park Estate. Built in the 16th century the hall was owned by the Port family for over 200 years. It was …

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11.2 km

Ilam Saxon Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

The remains of a cross found within the foundations of a cottage in Ilam which is thought to date from the 11th Century.

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14.2 km

Throwley Old Hall

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Throwley Old Hall is a grade II listed ruined stately home. There is evidence of an important house here since the 12th century but the current ruin dates to the …

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16.2 km

Weag's Barn Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Weag’s Barn is only a small part of a larger valley complex, which extends for almost 10 km. The Hamps and Manifold River Valleys are recognised as being of national …

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

5.66 km

2.83 km

1.00 km

770 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

5.10 km

4.01 km

2.14 km

1.30 km

676 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thor's Cave & Ilam loop from Grindon — Peak District National Park

Thor's Cave

St. Michael's Church

Ilam Cross

Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam

Ilam Hall

Ilam Saxon Cross

Throwley Old Hall

Weag's Barn Nature Reserve

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