Explore the Mow Cop
Location: Scholar Green, England
Embark on a dynamic 6.6km run from Scholar Green, offering a mix of flat canal-side paths and a significant challenge up to Mow Cop. Enjoy the gentle, flat towpath alongside the canal, a perfect warm-up, before tackling a steep ascent that promises breathtaking views from the historic Mow Cop Castle folly. This route is a fantastic way to experience the local landscape, combining waterside tranquility with rewarding hilltop vistas.
With 192m of ascent packed into its 6.6km, this route is ideal for runners looking to inject some serious hill training into their routine or for those seeking an invigorating experience with rewarding panoramic scenery. It’s largely paved, making it suitable for all-weather running shoes, and offers a brilliant opportunity to enhance your leg strength while soaking in the beauty of the Cheshire and Staffordshire borders.