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It was great to walk again. November 1997 was a busy time with limited opportunities to meet the call of nature, but as the saying goes good things come to those who wait.
Setting off Long before first light the three-hour drive was long and arduous, but the weather was fine and I drove up the sun while bathed in its rays safe. I lucky again.
The objective of this day was to visit the cave of Thor on the Derbyshire / Staffordshire border on the edge of the Peak District. Thor's Cave (also known as House Cavern Thor's Cave and Thyrsis) is a natural cave in the Manifold Valley White Peak in Staffordshire. It is classified as karst cave (shaped by the dissolution of one or more layers of soluble rock, usually carbonate rock such as limestone or dolomite). Located in a steep limestone cliff, the cave, a symmetrical arc of 7.5 meters wide and 10 meters high, is clearly visible through the bottom of the Valley, about 80 meters (260 feet) below. The reason for the visit in the winter is easy in the summer, the place is run with tourist Children scream and all the paraphernalia associated with the British holiday. Yuck!
I got to the point of departure Wetton Ford to find the parking lot deserted. Change rapidly-mode I enjoyed a cup of tea before starting my walk.
The walk I faced was only six miles with some climbing, but after the long road that suited me for the day. From my point of departure to the Ford Fleet Wetton I enjoyed a walk along the Manifold at Wetton Mill River, then to Ecton. On reaching the outskirts of the village of Ecton I left the bank and initiated a climb steep on Ecton Hill. I had to work on the climb up the hill was a climb of 151 meters from where I left the valley to the top of the hill. Not the greatest rise whereas I have much longer before climbing steep climb but is never easy. I stopped for a break point on Trig Ecton Hill to admire the view over the surrounding countryside Peak. The views were great because it is a spectacularly clear day. I loved the scenery for a while before leaving the hill and down to the fascinating named Top Ecton before moving Manor House then along the eastern edge of Wetton Hill.
This path led me through Wetton and I went down to the cave of Thor. The march of the Wetton Thor's Cave took me along a track, then across a field was a quagmire, after weeks of rain. Many marchers impressions and the hoof marks of cows that occupy the land were a foot deep on the golden road but a few days of dry weather made my transition to the mouth of the cave much easier as I walked along the top of the crust without breaking.
Then I made my way through a barrier at the entrance of the cave. My first view of the cave of Thor (who is on the crest District Maps OS) were spectacular. The cave entrance is wide and the top of the entrance about 30 feet high. I carefully recovered an important cornerstone in the cave and began my exploration. It was spectacular with a core area. At the end were dark openings my left, I explored. To the right there was a ravine that led outside. Could it be explored outside?
Curioity had the better of me and I walked through the narrow passage to the side slowly, then stopped short of an outright decline. Was a bad time, I periodically suffer from fear of falling and it was such an occasion. There was no exit to be this way and I do not feel all sure if I went into the cave and I explored a little more. I stayed for some time inside Thor's Cave, then left by the entrance from which I came. I then walked down steps in high forest Back to Manifold Valley, 214 in Overall, I counted all. I strolled along the Manifold Way Back to the car.
The walk took only half past three, but it was no less enjoyable. Daylight disappears quickly in winter and with it the temperature drops. I drove in Ashbourne and joy of joy saw a fish and the establishment chip open. Cod and chips smothered in salt and vinegar were just rewards for venturing outside on a day in November. Wonderful!
If only the damn place was closer to home. Regardless, in three hours of motorway madness, I'm home!
About the Author:
Roger Turner is a veteran walker with over 40 years experience walking in the Peak District. He recommends Above and Beyond if looking to purchase the latest OS Maps at the best rates available.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Thor’s Cave Walk – The White Peak
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