A rugged loop across The Roaches, where gritstone edges rise like ancient guardians above the Staffordshire Moorlands. This circular hike traces weather-worn paths, windswept heather, and sweeping valley views — a landscape shaped by geology, legend, and wild beauty. With every step you move between crags, quiet woodland, and open sky, wrapped in the timeless stillness of this Peak District icon.

Carved by time and framed by towering limestone cliffs, Thor’s Cave rises from the Manifold Valley like something pulled straight from legend. Our walk winds through peaceful riverside paths before climbing into this dramatic cavern, where echoes tell stories older than history itself. Stepping back into the daylight, we continue up onto the valley rim — rewarded with sweeping views, quiet woodland trails and the wild beauty that makes this corner of the Peak District feel both ancient and alive.