Mow Cop Castle – The Old Man of Mow loop from Moreton cum Alcumlow

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Mow Cop Castle – The Old Man of Mow loop from Moreton cum Alcumlow

Easy

4.6

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Mow Cop Castle – The Old Man of Mow loop from Moreton cum Alcumlow

01:23

4.50km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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349 m

Mow Cop National Trust Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Important tip!
If you find yourself locked in after hours as I have today because the times switched back several hours in October, aaargh, go to the bungalow at the …

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433 m

Mow Cop Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mow Cop Castle is a famous landmark in Mow Cop, a village situated on a moorland ridge. The castle is actually a folly summerhouse, built to look like a ruin …

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779 m

Mow Cop Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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1.04 km

The Old Man of Mow

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Old Man of Mow is a mysterious rock on the summit of Mow Cop. From this spot, you experience an awe-inspiring vista. On a clear day, views stretch into …

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1.80 km

Hanging Wood

Forest

2.86 km

Quarry Wood

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic woodland with easy-to-follow footpath situated nearby to Mow Cop.

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4.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.32 km

1.29 km

383 m

180 m

Surfaces

2.72 km

1.29 km

243 m

133 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

July 12, 2023,Mow Cop – Next to Mow Cop loop from Gillow Heath

Beautiful walk! A small steep hill through the woods and then you're on top of the world with fantastic panoramic views of the area. The castle was a lovely surprise! In the middle of nowhere and great ruins.