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Borough War Memorial Obelisk

Borough War Memorial Obelisk

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Borough War Memorial Obelisk

Name: Borough War Memorial Obelisk
Rating: 2

Recommended by 72 hikers

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Werneth Low Country Park loop from Broadbottom — Manchester

9.14km

02:38

230m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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2. View of the Hills – Keg Woodlands Waterfall loop from Gee Cross

10.9km

03:09

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(3)

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3. Compstall Nature Reserve – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Marple Bridge

15.1km

04:29

440m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51m

January 27, 2023

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 and remember those who lost their lives.

After WW2 a second plaque was added to remember the fallen.

David

May 4, 2022

for the cenotaph there are great views over Manchester to the West and to the the East the foot hills of the Pennies.

Laurie

July 21, 2025

A nice pleasant stroll with great scenery.

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Elevation 300 m

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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Borough War Memorial Obelisk

1. Werneth Low Country Park loop from Broadbottom — Manchester

2. View of the Hills – Keg Woodlands Waterfall loop from Gee Cross

3. Compstall Nature Reserve – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Marple Bridge

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