Thor's Cave
The Peak District
Thor’s Cave is the most spectacular sight of the Manifold valley, dominating the central section of the valley. The rock in which it is set rears up out of the hillside like a giant fang with the cave entrance forming a hole in it ten metres in diameter, a sight which is clearly visible for several miles.
Excavations have shown that the cave was occupied as long as 10,000 years ago and this occupation probably continued until Roman or Saxon times, making it one of the oldest sites of human activity in the Peak. Stone tools and the remains of a range now extinct animals were found within the cave.
The cave can be reached quite easily from Wetton and is well worth a visit for a scramble inside or to climb onto the prow above the cave itself and admire the excellent view of the Manifold valley.
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Bradley Shawn ...
Fantastic view Martin. i love the rich green carpet of tree tops. Send me directions to here. I want to go.
PICMART replied
Glad you like it Shawn! Will Bubble mail directions.;
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linda858100
excellent work always
PICMART replied
Thank you so much Linda!
Martin.:-)
Jason Vickers
Wonderful color and composition!
PICMART replied
Thanks a lot Jason!
Martin.:-)
MaeBelle
Wow! that is some rock and cave, great work! God Bless,Mae
PICMART replied
Thank you very much Mae! Also thanks for adding to your favorites!
God Bless Mae.
Martin. :-)
cherylc1
WOW~ Incredible view!!!
PICMART replied
Thanks a lot Cheryl! Also thanks for adding it to your favorites!
Martin. :-)
maxy
Spectacular shot of this cave! Looks like a great place to explore!!!
PICMART replied
Thanks Maxy! Yes it is a great place to explore. The cave does not go in that far, but it has a very high roof & it is very wide! Also it is very dark inside as you turn away from the enterance. But if you have a torch there is some amazing colours & formations to see.
Martin.:-)
Janie Oliver
lovely work.
PICMART replied
Thanks a lot Janie!
Martin. :-)
Malcolm Chant
Wonderful shot Martin, & the History you have added, makes it sound so interesting.
excellent.
PICMART replied
Thank you very much Malcolm!
Martin. :-)
Antanas
amazing
PICMART replied
Thank you Antanas!
Lucindawind
very pretty area Martin … interesting history too !
PICMART replied
Thanks a lot Elli! :-)
Paul Woloschuk
Nice shot Martin, and an informative set of notes.
I cycled along the Manifold valley a couple of years ago, and keep meaning to return and take a look at the cave. Maybe I will on my next visit!
PICMART replied
Thanks a lot Paul! It is a good climb up to the cave, but really worth it!