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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

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

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

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

Easy

5.0

(1)

15

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

01:04

3.92km

60m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

84 m

View of Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire

Highlight • Summit

Well worth the climb up as you get views of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire

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2

1.90 km

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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3

2.28 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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4

2.54 km

Mow Cop Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

T:UK - Mow Cop share.google/pGtEIrnECVya99NPJ

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B

3.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.80 km

1.09 km

488 m

312 m

238 m

Surfaces

1.51 km

978 m

372 m

188 m

112 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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7°C

46 %

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