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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

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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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Your route passes through a protected area

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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

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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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 …

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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 29 May

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Trail Reviews

Baboon

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.

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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