Mow Cop is a fantastic little climb on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire. From the valley bottom, you can see the imposing ruins of Mow Cop castle at the top.

Where is Mow Cop Killer Mile?

Mow Cop is a fantastic little climb on the border of Cheshire and Staffordshire. From the valley bottom, you can see the imposing ruins of Mow Cop castle at the top.

Is Mow Cop in Cheshire or Staffordshire?

Mow Cop is a village on a high isolated hill. The village straddles the Cheshire–Staffordshire border and is thus also divided between the North West and West Midlands regions of England. Parts of the parish lie in the Cheshire East District since 1974 and part in Newcatle under Lyme District of Staffordshire.

What can you see from Mow Cop?

At Mow Cop, the folly offers 360-degree views of the Staffordshire moorlands and the Cheshire Plain.

What counties can you see from Mow Cop?

Situated on the border of two counties, Mow Cop is half in Staffordshire and half in Cheshire.

How do you pronounce Mow Cop?

Where Did Mow Cop Get its Name? There has been a lot of speculation over the years as to where Mow Cop got its name as well as to how it’s pronounced. People away from the area pronounce it Moe, whereas locals Mow as in cow either could be called correct, as both are similar in local dialect with Mole.

Is Mowing a cop free?

No it is totally free. There is only a small remaining of the building.

How many counties can you see from Cop Castle?

Worth the drive and car park at the top.

What area is Congleton?

Congleton is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East in Cheshire, England. The town is by the River Dane, 21 miles (34 km) south of Manchester and 13 miles (21 km) north of Stoke on Trent. At the 2011 Census, it had a population of 26,482.

Is Mow Cop in the Peak District?

Dominating the surrounding countryside, it sits on the border of two counties, being partly in Staffordshire and partly in Cheshire. At a height of nearly 1100ft (almost 335 metres) above sea-level, Mow Cop offers some superb views of the surrounding Cheshire countryside and the Derbyshire Peak District.

What is the steepest road in the UK?

Ffordd Penllech How does ‘steepest public road’ in the world sound? With a maximum gradient of 37.45% the Guinness World Records gave Ffordd Penllech that accolade in 2019. It’s certainly the steepest road in the UK.

What is the steepest hill in Yorkshire?

Rosedale Chimney Bank

Rosedale Chimney Bank
Elevation 925 ft (282 m)
Traversed by Rosedale Abbey – Hutton-le-Hole road
Location North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire
Range North York Moors