Peak District Storywalking Festival 2007
Friday 27 April, 6:30- 8:30 pm

Manifold Valley with Thor and Loki
3 miles

An evening storywalk from Wetton Mill along the Manifold Valley to Thor's Cave, with Viking myths and legends, led by Helen Frances

Adventures of Thor and Loki; Viking myths and legends - landscape brought to life in the telling. Thor & The Giant Cave and Loki & The Flesh-tearing Eagle – two cliff-hangers from Thor’s Cave, told in instalments as the walk proceeds from Weagg’s Bridge, along Manifold Valley railway track to green and bridge over Manifold. The walkers may reconvene at a local inn afterwards, venue to be decided.

The climb to Thor's cave goes up a constructed path with steps, but it is steep. Limited to 15 walkers (including children) due to the amount of space in front of Thor's cave. Children: 9+

Starting point: Weagg’s Bridge car park, by the gate leading to the northern section of the Manifold Valley Walk, grid reference SK 100542

From Ashbourne, take the A515 north towards Buxton. After about 6 miles turn LEFT to Alstonfield. Follow road through Alstonfield towards Grindon. An extremely steep narrow road leads down hill to Weaggs Bridge which is in the Manifold Valley.

From Buxton, take the A515 south towards Ashbourne. After about 14 miles past all turnings to Parwich. Turn RIGHT to Alstonfield. Directions then as from Ashbourne.

From Leek, take the A523 towards Ashbourne. At Bottom Hill crossroads, turn LEFT along the B5053 towards Longnor. Through Onecote, then turn next RIGHT to Grindon. Through Grindon towards Alstonfield. The road leads down to Weaggs Bridge in the Manifold Valley. This is quite steep in parts.

Public transport:
Nearest bus stops are on the A515 at the turning point described above (about 4 miles to Weaggs Bridge) or at Waterhouses on A523 (about 3 miles along Manifold Valley.

Tickets £4 - pay at the start of the walk
Places can be booked in advance from Leek Tourist office (click here for opening hours)

Bookings open 5th March

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The Traditional Arts Team organises activities supported by Scarthin Arts and the Traditional Arts Foundation