Congleton & Mow Cop - Medium Walk

A moderate walk with 991ft ascent

Poles are recommended. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks.

Route: Park on Moss Road - gradual ascent to join the Gritstone Trail. Gritstone Trail to Mow Cop, passing the 'Old Man of Mow', a finger of rock which was left after the quarry was last used. It used to be a rock climber's paradise, but now is deemed to be too unsafe to climb. Short walk to Mow Cop ‘Castle’ where we’ll take a break for lunch. Mow Cop Castle is a relatively ‘recent’ addition to the skyline. In 1754 the Squire of Rode Hall decided that the skyline needed enhancing, so the castle was partially built and has never been completed. It gave work to local people and made the view from Rode Hall that bit better. Mow Cop was also used as a meeting place for John Wesley, which led to the formation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. After leaving Mow Cop we will walk down the South Cheshire Way to Ackers Crossing, Macclesfield Canal for a short stretch before cutting across fields to Glebe Farm, and a break for the loo and an ice cream, before heading to Lamberts Way and back to the start.

I can offer a lift from Prestbury 07729327940