Going for a walk on a cold, crisp day is one of the simple pleasures of winter. On bright and clear days the countryside can look particularly beautiful at this time of year.
A winter walk can be made even better when there are incredible views to enjoy - not to mention the fact they make the effort of wrapping up warm and heading outside even more worthwhile. There’s one spot in Greater Manchester which is known for its impressive vista of the city.
Werneth Low is a hill which sits on the borders of Tameside and Stockport. It stands at a height of 279 metres and actually forms part of the Pennines.
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Its name is deceiving as “low” actually comes from a northern English word for hill and has nothing to do with its height. In fact from its lofty summit you can see across Greater Manchester and on a clear day even as far as the Welsh Hills and the Cheshire Plain.
The hill is located in a country park which shares its name, stretching across the hill’s slopes for 80 acres. It’s a beautiful area of land and it's a haven for wildlife, while also providing several walking and cycle routes.
Originally the land for the park was bought in 1920 by the War Memorial Committee of the Hyde Borough Council to protect the land as a tribute to the 710 men from the area who died during the First World War. A war memorial was officially unveiled in June 1921 and in 1980 the Werneth Low Country Park was officially opened to the public.
Today the park is a popular spot for walkers with various trails, as well as picnic areas and view points. The Trans Pennine Trail long distance route and the 40 mile Tameside Trail both pass through the park.
There are several routes you can follow which will take you to the summit of Werneth Low, depending on how long you want your walk to be. From the Lower Higham visitor centre car park you can take a three mile circular route up to the hill, then around the golf course and past Radcliffe Fold Farm.
Or for a shorter walk which you can round off with a trip to the pub, you can start and end your walk at the Hare and Hounds Inn, only a stone’s throw away from the hill summit.
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