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Thor's Cave
A broad cave mouth set high in a limestone crag above the Manifold Valley.
- Category
- natural feature
- Rarity
- Rare
- Base reward
- 400 XP
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Overview
Thor's Cave is a natural limestone cavern above the Manifold Valley near Wetton. Its large arched entrance is visible from the Manifold Way; the catalogue entry identifies the cave, not the whole valley.
Source: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Getting there
The regional visitor page lists Wetton Car Park on Carr Lane and describes access to the cave on foot via waymarked or signed routes. The cave pin is separate from the village arrival point.
Source: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Useful information
Terrain
The visitor page describes steep approaches that can be slippery and an unguarded cave mouth. This is published site context, not a report of today's conditions.
Source: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Access
The visitor page states that fires, barbecues and wild camping are not allowed in or around the cave. Check current local signs and visitor guidance.
Source: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Visitor resources
- Regional visitor information for Thor's Cave (opens in a new tab)
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire