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Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Loop from Congleton

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Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Loop from Congleton

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January 7, 2022

Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Loop from Congleton

Moderate

04:11

15.3km

3.7km/h

240m

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Overview

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

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Start point

Train Station

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944 m

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Nature Reserve and Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture is a beautiful nature reserve and one of few remaining unimproved grasslands in the country. The Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is home to flower species including …

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4.31 km

View from Congleton Edge

Highlight • Forest

Some hair raising drops be careful. Worth it for the views though.

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5.13 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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6.11 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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7.71 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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8.08 km

Mow Cop Castle

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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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14.3 km

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

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This twisting bridge makes for a quirky crossing over the Macclesfield Canal. The bridge was built in 1831 and is now Grade II-listed.

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15.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

3.64 km

2.45 km

1.86 km

313 m

172 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

4.66 km

1.97 km

1.29 km

252 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Loop from Congleton

Dane-in-Shaw Pasture Nature Reserve and Viaduct

View from Congleton Edge

Willocks Wood

Mow Lane Layby Viewpoint

The Old Man of Mow

Mow Cop Castle

Lambert's Lane Change Bridge (Macclesfield Canal)

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