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Blore With Swinscoe

Musden Low Trig Point – Ilam Saxon Cross loop from Blore with Swinscoe

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West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Moorlands
Blore With Swinscoe

Musden Low Trig Point – Ilam Saxon Cross loop from Blore with Swinscoe

Moderate

4.4

(5)

20

hikers

Musden Low Trig Point – Ilam Saxon Cross loop from Blore with Swinscoe

02:44

9.49km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 km

Musden Low Trig Point

Highlight • Historical Site

The summit of Musden Low and the trig point are on private land but can be seen from the Open Access Land adjacent. There are four ancient burial mounds on or near the summit of the hill.

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2

5.21 km

3

5.74 km

Ilam Saxon Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

The remains of a cross found within the foundations of a cottage in Ilam which is thought to date from the 11th Century.

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4

5.80 km

Lots and lots of wild garlic near to Ilam. Not sure if picking it is frowned upon, but i grabbed a few.

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5

6.10 km

Ilam Park Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

The National Trust tearoom at Ilam Park has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Stop and grab a scone, coffee, ice cream or a light meal and then continue with …

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6

6.35 km

St Bertram's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A stone single span bridge over the River Manifold, from the medieval or post-medieval period.

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7

6.40 km

Ilam Hall Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

After entering Ilam Hall by Church divert left and follow route stairs to bridge and weir with view of Ilam hall to the right.

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9.49 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

1.92 km

783 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

1.25 km

948 m

865 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 16 October

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