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Carlton & Musden Low loop from Ilam Park — Peak District National Park

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Ilam

Carlton & Musden Low loop from Ilam Park — Peak District National Park

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Carlton & Musden Low loop from Ilam Park — Peak District National Park

02:31

8.71km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.99 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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8.28 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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8.53 km

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 your walk. The staff are friendly, and the cafe is reassuringly NT.
Open 10:00 - 17:00 every day.

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8.58 km

Ilam Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Ilam Hall stands at the centre of the Ilam Park Estate. Built in the 16th century the hall was owned by the Port family for over 200 years. It was sold in 1809 and then rebuilt between 1821 and 1826. It fell into disrepair and was partially demolished before being saved by Sir Robert McDougal in 1930. He gave it to the National Trust but requested that a section was used as a youth hostel.
Today you can stay at the hostel or visit the NT managed house and estate. There is a nice cafe on site and lots of great walks start here.

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8.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

2.48 km

1.07 km

738 m

407 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

1.19 km

593 m

588 m

297 m

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

17°C

11°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

February 23, 2025,Carlton & Musden Low loop from Ilam Park

Part of the path was blocked with fallen trees. When we exited this section, we saw a path closed sign dated three months prior.

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Carlton & Musden Low loop from Ilam Park — Peak District National Park

Musden Low Trig Point

Ilam Saxon Cross

Ilam Park Tea Room

Ilam Hall

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