Day 23 - Mow Cop

Thursday 25th June

A walk to Mow Cop


Approaching Mow Cop
Woke up to a warm sunny morning. Time to get the walking boots on - 6 mile walk up to Mow Cop a hill with a castle on top only the castle was never a castle it was built by a rich landowner. We could see for miles all around. Found a nice stone chaise longe for lunch. Followed the heritage trail which passed two chapels and two churches - all locked. Also looked for Hannah Dale's grave. She was an 11 year old who died weighing 33 stone due to a rare disease. Her father included "Child of wonder" on the stone - we couldn't find it. Also found Old Man of Mow a stone left by quarrymen.




Mow Cop castle

















Sue relaxing with lunch














Mow Cop castle



















Old Man of Mow




















Path down was quite gentle. Glad to get back to the boat for a cuppa as by now it was very hot.



Ramsdell Hall

Decided to stay put and enjoy the sunshine. Walked along to bridge 87 for a drink at the Rising Sun before sitting out for dinner and cow watching!








Ramsdell Hall Railings

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