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Manifold Trail Walking and cycling route on the Manifold Trail , an old disused railway track The Manifold Trail is a multi-user route along the Manifold valley following the former Leek and Manifold Light Railway. This trail is an easy route being on a tarmacadam track and minor roads between Waterhouses and Hulme End and, as such, is suitable for children and old people. The High Peak and Tissington trails are much more exposed to the weather than the Manifold. The route has been open since the 1930s when the railway closed, and is probably the earliest case of a disused railway line being converted to a walkers' and cyclists' route. Waterhouses official car park is just off the main Ashbourne to Leek road, the A523. Here you will find cycle hire and toilets. For the disabled there are better facilities found at Hulme End at the northern end of the trail, near Hartington. Here there are wide car parking spaces, toilets and the track here is very suitable for wheel chairs. No need for a map or instructions, just follow the other walkers and cyclists. En route high up in the cliff you can see Thor's cave. Worth a climb up for views of the valley. Further on is Wetton Mill where toilets and refreshments are available. There is another cave to explore above the cafe. See also High Peak Trail Longdendale Trail Tissington Trail Monsal Trail Manifold Trail View from Thors Cave wetton Mill wetton Mill More Derbyshire Activities Walking Cycling Fishing Horse riding Birds and wildlife Golf Water sports Rock climbing Paragliding Activity centres and courses Garden centres Photography Dining out Peak District Trails Museums