Thor's Cave

Thor’s Cave is a natural cavern set in a steep limestone crag in the Peak District. It has a huge arched entrance that is easily visible from the footpath on the scenic Manifold Way below.

Thor’s Cave is popular with visitors and the views out into the valley are spectacular, but great care should be taken in exploring. The cave entrance itself is only accessible on foot, on routes that are very steep and can be slippery.

Only access the cave by waymarked or signed routes and be aware the cave mouth is unguarded.

Fires, BBQs and wild camping are not allowed in or around the cave at any time. There is seasonal camping facilities available in the nearby village of Wetton.

Evidence has been found of human occupation of Thor’s Cave during the latter Stone Age, from around 11,000 years ago, with use well into the Iron Age and Roman period. Past excavations have found stone tools, pottery, amber beads and bronze items, as well as the burial sites of at least seven people.

There is a small free car park with public toilets near Thor's Cave in the village of Wetton.

During peak times the car park can be very busy - please park responsibly so as not to disrupt local residents, farming or emergency vehicles.

Car parking address for Thor's Cave: Wetton Car Park, Carr Lane, Wetton, Ashbourne, DE6 2AF.