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North West England

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

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North West England

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

00:37

5.03km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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8 m

Mow Cop Climb via Drumber Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the 100 Greatest Cycle Climbs. If you've got time make use of the pub at the very top!

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1.76 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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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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4.11 km

Quarry Wood

Highlight • Forest

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

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5.03 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.37 km

1.20 km

321 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.96 km

377 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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