Ancient cave with incredible views a two-hour drive from Liverpool

There is an ancient cave dating back centuries with incredible views that you can drive to from Liverpool.

In Merseyside we're lucky to have so many fantastic sights on our doorstep, from a gorgeous village with the "biggest beer garden'" and scenic walks to the seaside town that's 'like being in the Mediterranean' when the sun's out and much more.

But sometimes, you get the urge to explore further afield - and there's plenty of destinations you can get to under two hours from the city. As the weather gets nicer and the clocks going forward, I wanted to revisit just one of my favourites.

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As many know, the Peak District isn't too far away and the national park is known for its charming villages, stunning waterfalls and scenic walks. It's also home to a number of caves - perhaps the most striking being Thor's Cave.

I previously visited with my boyfriend for a day trip, after seeing lots of beautiful photos of the cave posted on social media. The site - around a two-hour drive from Liverpool - is steeped in history and has had thousands visit through the decades, but in more recent years, it's definitely become an 'Insta-worthy location.'

The cave is a natural cavern in a limestone crag in the Manifold Valley, just outside the village of Wetton and you can reach the cave via the Manifold Way. It's clearly signposted and we followed the crowd before we spotted the 10m-high entrance to the cave rising above the trees.

Before visiting, I did a bit of research into the site and evidence suggests human occupation of Thor’s Cave during the latter Stone Age, from around 11,000 years