Thor’s Cave – Peak District – Hike

Price:£20

Concessionary:£5

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Fast Route Facts

Length: 5.4 miles

Elevation: 400m

Start/ Finish Point: Wetton

Route Type: Footpaths

Technical Difficulty: Moderate

Parking Costs: Free

All of our hiking leaders hold the relevant qualifications and have heaps of knowledge on the plants, landscapes and history of our national parks. The leader will create a WhatsApp group before the event providing all the information you need and you ladies can also use the group to organise car share and get to know each other.

Route Description

Come with us to visit the natural cavern ‘Thor’s Cave’, set in a steep limestone crag, with its huge 10 meter high and 8 meter wide arched entrance. 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.

In addition to Thor’s Cave our route also includes a walk along a peaceful stream though woodlands and stunning views from the top of the cave out into the Manifold valley.

What do I need to bring with me

Walking boots: waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good ankle support

Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and prevent blisters

Water: Bring at least 1 litre of water

Medication: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor aliments etc

Day Rucksack: something comfortable to wear, 20 litres+

Waterproof bags: keep spare clothing, electronics and anything else dry even when your rucksack leaks by using ziploc type food bags or outdoor activity waterproof bags.

Comfortable clothing: bring layers to let you adapt quickly to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (t-shirt) and a mid layer (micro fleece) and outer layer (jacket)

Trousers: no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry. On a warm day shorts are ok.

Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.

Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example. Put them in an easy reach area.

Packed lunch: bring a pack lunch unless otherwise stated

Hat or cap: stay warm in the winter and shaded in the summer

Gloves: weather dependant

Sunscreen: can be useful even on cloudy days

If you are swimming bring a swimsuit, a towel and / or a dry robe and water shoes.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome, there may be livestock around so they may need to stay on the leads for parts of it.

Terms & Conditions

By booking or participating in a trip or event with us you are agreeing to the Women Outdoors Terms and Conditions Terms & Conditions Women Outdoors (womenoutdoorsuk.com)

Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask,

Emma xx

emma.winter@womenoutdoorsuk.com