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Manifold Way


The Manifold Way is a footpath and cycle way in Staffordshire, England. Some 8 miles (13 km) in length, it runs from Hulme End (53°07′51″N 1°50′53″W / 53.1307°N 1.8480°W / 53.1307; -1.8480 (Manifold Way (Hulme End trailhead))) in the north to Waterhouses (53°02′53″N 1°51′55″W / 53.0480°N 1.8654°W / 53.0480; -1.8654 (Manifold Way (Waterhouses trailhead))) in the south, mostly through the Manifold Valley and the valley of its only tributary, the River Hamps, following the route of the former Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway, a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge line which closed in 1934 after a short life.

The Manifold Way was opened in July 1937 by Staffordshire County Council after the LMS handed over the trackbed to them. Tarmacked throughout, and with only a slight downhill gradient from north to south, the path is also ideal for wheelchair users, prams, etc. However, for about 1 12 miles (2.4 km), near Wetton Mill, the route is shared with motor traffic where the B-road has been diverted along its route. This section includes Swainsley tunnel.


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