The Old Man of Mow – Willocks Wood loop from Mow Cop

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The Old Man of Mow – Willocks Wood loop from Mow Cop

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The Old Man of Mow – Willocks Wood loop from Mow Cop

02:16

8.16km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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876 m

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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2.41 km

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.42 km

Mow Lane Layby Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy to find. Just park in the layby and there it is. Fantastic views on a sunny day.

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3.52 km

Willocks Wood

Highlight • Natural

Willocks Wood is a pretty woodland below Nick i' th' Hill. Composed of mainly oak and silver birch, the woodland is home to much flora and fauna.

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4.11 km

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little hamlet of 8 or so dwellings is to be found in this geological feature known locally as Nick i' th' Hill.

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4.63 km

Rocky Descent on the Gritstone Trail

Highlight • Climb

A bit challenging but rewarding gravel section, probably S2, part of a Gritstone Trail

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5.79 km

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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7.01 km

Byway from Mow Cop to Congleton Road

Highlight • Trail

Great little off-road section from Mow Cop towards Congleton Road

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8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.87 km

2.28 km

1.62 km

860 m

503 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

2.51 km

2.01 km

413 m

198 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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The Old Man of Mow – Willocks Wood loop from Mow Cop

The Old Man of Mow

Cheshire's Close Viewpoint

Mow Lane Layby Viewpoint

Willocks Wood

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Rocky Descent on the Gritstone Trail

View of Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire

Byway from Mow Cop to Congleton Road

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