Outdoors

Wetton Hill

View from Wetton Hill

There are many beautiful walks on The Old Chapel’s doorstep, and Wetton Hill can be either a 2.5-mile loop, or a much larger circuit that takes you into the Manifold Valley and up to Thor’s Cave.

There are many routes you can take, making it a great hike depending on what you want to do on the day. Besides climbing Wetton Hill, you can walk along the Manifold Way following a disappearing stream and visit Thor’s Cave in this tranquil limestone dale which is the Manifold Valley.

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Distance from The Old Chapel - 1 mile

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Thor’s Cave

View from the Manifold Valley looking at Thor's Cave

Only a short 20-minute walk away from The Old Chapel lies the famous Thor’s Cave, overlooking the green, rolling hills of the Manifold Valley.

One of the iconic places to visit in the Peak District, Thor’s Cave has a massive entrance, which is 60ft tall. The actual cave itself does not take long to explore, however the views from the entrance are immense, as the cave stands 350 feet above the valley.

There is also a footpath that goes another mile down to Wetton Mill.

This can be just a short walk, or you can drop down into the valley and make it as long as your legs would like!

Distance from The Old Chapel - 1 mile

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Hathersage Outdoor Swimming pool

Hathersage open air swimming pool

Hathersage night swimming

For the warm days, Hathersage has a full size, gorgeous outdoor swimming pool that is even heated if you’re a fan of warmer waters. Set in a lawned enclosure and with covered verandas, it’s the perfect location for a swim, surrounded by Peak District scenery.

Open all year round, they recommend booking online for all coached and aqua fit sessions. With monthly night swims to live music, summer solstice 24 hour opening and many more events.
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Distance from The Old Chapel - 24 miles

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Castleton

Peverill Castle, Castleton

Winnats Pass

Castleton… What isn’t there to do in Castleton? All within a short radius is the infamous Mam Tor, a must see for breath taking views (with barely any walking), Speedwell Cavern, where you can take a boat trip through the tunnels, Blue John and Trek Cliff caverns, said to be the finest range of caverns in Britain and the only two sites where the Blue John mineral can be extracted.

As the name suggests, Peveril Castle overlooks the town and for the hiking fans, Cave Dale and Winnats pass are must trails to experience. Filled with great pubs, there’s plenty to do on a day trip to Castleton.

Distance from The Old Chapel - 24 miles

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