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Greater Manchester

Ernocroft Wood – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Godley

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Greater Manchester

Ernocroft Wood – Borough War Memorial Obelisk loop from Godley

Moderate

5.0

(3)

8

hikers

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

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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2

3.62 km

Broady Beach on the River Etherow

Highlight • Trail

3

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.

Tip by

4

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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5

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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6

9.16 km

Keg Woodlands Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice old informative signpost.

Tip by

7

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 …

Tip by

8

12.3 km

Sundial at Werneth Low Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy walk up rewarded with great views across Manchester

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B

14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

4.61 km

1.23 km

966 m

538 m

535 m

350 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

1.91 km

1.75 km

1.58 km

1.42 km

1.34 km

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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