Guide To Mow Cop Castle

Built in 1754 by Randal Wilbraham of nearby Rode Hall as a folly – designed as it is, to look like a ruined castle and he used it as a summerhouse.

Given to the national trust in 1937.

Free to visit and free small car park it’s a great place for a picnic with great almost 360 views.

Quarried since ancient times take care with children as there are unprotected drops.

Welcome to Mow Cop cared for by the National Trust. Free to enter and free car parking. Fantastic views across Staffordshire and Cheshire. The best time is sunset or sunrise. But a clear day has impressive views where in the distance you can see the Welsh hills and particularly there’s a great view of Jodrell bank lying just past Homeschapel. Great visit would highly recommend

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Truly magical place.

Mow Cop Castle feels like something out of a fairytale. The ruins are dramatic and full of character, perched high with breathtaking views in every direction. It’s peaceful, atmospheric, and perfect for a reflective walk or a fun little adventure — especially with a dog in tow! A hidden treasure well worth the visit.

Amazing 360° views, go early in the morning to have the place to yourselves as it’s very popular during the day. A short walk away you’ll find The Old Man-O-Mow and fantastic views on a clear day across the Cheshire Planes. There is limited parking at the foot of the Folly, it was built in 1754 as a summer house in the style of Medieval Castle Ruins.

Some absolute fantastic views, plenty to see far and wide, highly reccomended small place but nice to see some history.

Its a Shame its not open to go in but good to see none the less, little climb up some steps and a bit of a hill but worth it. Car park not perfect quite bumpy and rough but it parks cars regardless.

Only popped on the way from collecting a car, worth the diversion. Google asks about tickets, there is no requirement at all public access is always open at all times.