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About Mow Cop
The sheer scale of the height of this village with the quaint sounding name has made it famous, for it is believed that on a clear day the hill is visible to no less than five counties.
Mow Cop is perhaps best known for the sham castle built there by Randle Wilbraham in 1750. There are conflicting opinions on this attractive ruin, some say it was already built in its ruinous style, others that it was formerly a summerhouse for the Wilbraham family. Whatever the truth, it is a hard climb to get too see the building, but once there it is worth for the spectacular views and the feeling of being almost on top of the world.
Historically it is believed Mow Cop was an important in the reign of Elizabeth I, it could quite easily have been used as a beacon to warn of the Spanish invasion.
Religion has played an important part in the life of the community, here in the 19th century Hugh Bourne preached on the hill, rallying the people to join the Primitive Methodism Movement.
There are many old buildings and peculiarities in these lonely high upland regions, one of these is the strange rock formation known as The Old Man of Mow. He sits in a dream-like setting surrounded by rocks and gorse, giving the appearance of a man seated in a comfortable armchair.
At a road junction you will find the village's Victorian church. This was built in 1842 at a cost of £1400, the following year both a Methodist Memorial Chapel and a Wesleyan Chapel were built.
There is a beautiful village green, pretty in summer, quite beautiful in autumn when some of the trees shed leaves tinged with red and gold, and dazzling, when in the Christmas season a lovely tree is planted and lit with hundreds of fairy lights.
In the village you will find a few shops and many pleasant properties. The Cheshire view pub is a must for the views and a pint. This lovely old stone building is over 200 years old, and retains charm and character. It was formerly known as the Railway Inn. From this high vantage point visitors can enjoy panoramic views across a swirl of countryside. Little Moreton Hall is visible as you look towards Congleton. Add town to favourites Recommended towns & villages near Mow Cop | Town known best as "the potteries" but in reality Stoke-on-Trent is a 1906 amalgamation of six towns, each of which still maintain their own individuality and character... Information | Pictures (28) | Hotels |  | A pretty village with a delightful cluster of cottages and houses with lovely gardens, bordered by woods at the south end of the picturesque Rudyard Reservoir... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |  | Crewe has always been associated with its great railway junction, and it is from this point in the "hey-day" of rail travel that Crew began to prosper... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |  | Attractively situated on the banks of the Caldon Canal in the beautiful Churnet Valley. Froghall offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes including fine watermeadows with a wealth of wildlife... Information | Pictures (9) | Hotels |  | Today, Nantwich is a busy bustling place of business and commerce that still manages to retain its unique 'Elizabethan' flavour... Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels | All towns in StaffordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandRecommended attractions near Mow CopAll attractions in Mow CopAll attractions in StaffordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels & Accommodation in Mow Cop |  Best Western Manor House HotelAudley Rd, Alsager, Staffordshire, England (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction W) Based on an imaginative conversion of a farmhouse, the hotel has been extended to retain a relaxed atmosphere. The AA Rosette winning Ostler Restaurant has a large local following. For informal dining... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00 |  |  Stop Inn Newcastle-Under-LymeLiverpool Road (A34), Cross Heath, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S) Located off the m6 on the a34 near Stoke On Trent, the Stop Inn suits both the business and leisure traveller. The hotel is in the heart of the Potteries home of one of Britain's greatest craft indust... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00 |  | Quality Hotel Stoke-On-Trent66 Trinity Street, Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S) The Quality Hotel offers a warm welcome, situated in the heart of the Potteries and central to most locations. Ideally located for discovering Alton Towers, Trentham Awakes, Wedgwood and many more att... More info and book online.. Price from £52.00 |  | The Chimney House HotelCongleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, England (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW) The Chimney House Hotel is a half timbered Tudor style hotel set in 8 acres of woodland and scenic gardens. Guests are guaranteed a warm welcome by our friendly and professional staff who make eve... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00 |  |  Saxon Cross HotelHolmes Chapel Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, England (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW) Set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, yet strategically located at junction 17, m6 motorway. Providing easy access to Manchester International Airport, City Centre, G-Mex Exhibition Centre and Li... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00 | More Mow Cop hotels...Nearby travel help| Kidsgrove Station | (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW) | | Alsager Station | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction W) | | M6 Junction 16 | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SW) | | M6 Junction 17 | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NW) | | Manchester Airport | (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction N) | | Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (30.7 miles, 49.4 km, direction NW) | | Mow Cop to London | (141.6 miles, 227.9 km, direction SE) |
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