WALK TITLE : The Manifold Valley
DISTANCE -: 7.25 miles Total ascent: 1160 ft Difficulty: Moderate
DESCRIPTION – The route takes in the Manifold Trail, the limestone outcrop of Beeston Tor, Throwley Old Hall, Rushley, Castern Hall, Wetton and Thors Cave. Mainly tracks and some field walking.
DIRECTIONS TO START OF WALK – The walk starts from Weags Bridge car park (postcode ST13 7TX). There is no charge.
From Congleton take the A523 to Leek and continue on the A523 to Bottomhouses.
At the old Green Man pub turn left onto B5053 towards Onecote.
After 2.5 miles turn right into Parsons Lane, signposted Grindon.
Continue on this road to Grindon.
As you approach Grindon, take a slight left and continue onto Church Avenue. Follow the road downhill out of Grindon. After approx. 1.2 miles turn left just before Weags Bridge into Weags Bridge car park.
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