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Ernocroft Wood – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Godley

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Ernocroft Wood – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Godley

Moderate

5.0

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Ernocroft Wood – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Godley

04:10

14.4km

360m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.71 km

Back Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is our favourite route through this woodland - lots of gorgeous bridges over the meandering stream

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3.62 km

Broady Beach on the River Etherow

Highlight • Trail

6.38 km

Ernocroft Wood

Highlight • Forest

Ernocroft Wood is on the hill to the east of the River Etherow and the Etherow Country Park.

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6.85 km

Weir Waterfall, Etherow Country Park

Highlight • River

Great for families, but not great for a real hiking, too many flat roads and paths

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8.12 km

Etherow Country Park Lake and Weir

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the UK’s first country parks, Etherow was founded in 1968. It was originated as the Andrews Estate in the 1820s and included a mine, a mill and a …

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9.16 km

Keg Woodlands Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice old informative signpost.

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12.2 km

Borough War Memorial Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

This granite obelisk was unveiled in 1921, after the end of the first world war. The surrounding land was also acquired to preserve a place for the locals to walk …

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12.3 km

Sundial at Werneth Low Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy walk up rewarded with great views across Manchester

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14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

4.50 km

1.11 km

873 m

536 m

526 m

509 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

1.86 km

1.84 km

1.79 km

1.58 km

867 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 11 May

12°C

2°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Ernocroft Wood – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Godley

Back Wood

Broady Beach on the River Etherow

Ernocroft Wood

Weir Waterfall, Etherow Country Park

Etherow Country Park Lake and Weir

Keg Woodlands Waterfall

Borough War Memorial Obelisk

Sundial at Werneth Low Viewpoint

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