The Manifold Trail
The Manifold trail is an easy 9 mile traffic-free route for cyclists and walkers. The start of the trail is about 10 miles away.
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The southern end of the Manifold trail is approx twenty minutes drive from Ashbourne. Head out of Ashbourne on the A52 Leek Road and look for the parking signs on the left when you reach Waterhouses village.
Take service 108 to Waterhouses.
The Manifold Trail is part of a fabulous and strenuous 40 mile round trip from Ashbourne (guide coming soon).
It's too far to walk.
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The trail runs between the steep sides of the Manifold valley from Waterhouses to the south and Hulme End to the north. From 1904 to 1934 this route was the line of the Leek and Manifold narrow gauge railway so its flat and easy-going.
The views are spectacular, and those feeling adventurous can also make the climb up to Thor's cave. There are several cafes / toilets along the route. Bike hire is available at Brown End farm in Waterhouses. A leisurely bike-ride all the way to Hulme End and back will take half a day (around 18 miles).