Winter walk from Etherow to Werneth Low
12 people attending
8 places left
Postponed from 17th Dec 2022
Join Ant and the Outdoor Lads for a hike connecting two of Greater Manchester's best country parks.
The walk will start by the Cafe at Etherow Country Park, from there we'll head past the village of Compstall before moving onto some public footpaths that'll take us up to Werneth Low Country Park. On the way, we can call into a pub for refreshments. After our pub stop, we'll use the Tameside trail and some other footpaths to make our way back to Etherow, where we will finish the hike with a walk through the park's forest and wetlands.
Points of interest on the route:
The Hare & Hounds Inn: The pub we'll visit on the way to Werneth Low, where we'll get some of the best possible views of Manchester.
Werneth Low Country Park: Established in 1980, the park gives great views of both Manchester and The Peak District, depending on which side of the park we're on. Located within the park is the Hyde war memorial, which was erected in 1921 to honour the local soldiers who died in the first world war.
Etherow Country Park: Opened in 1968, it is one of the oldest country parks in England, and is a mix of woodland and wetland. Located within the park is the impressive weir on The River Etherow and The Compstall Nature Reserve. The reserve is an SSSI that is home to over 200 plant species and 100 bird species, including several endangered species.
Dogs are welcome, though will need to be on leads if we go through any fields with livestock. There are also several stiles that dogs may need lifting over.
Once finished, we can go to the nearby pub.
Message the event leader if you've any questions.
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What to bring
Water: bring plenty of water (~2 Litres)
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Footware: ideally designed for hiking, sturdy trail runners are OK too.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproofs: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
Please bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. As the weather may be cold, you may want to bring a flask with a hot drink or soup too. After the walk, there are several pubs within a 10 minute drive, where we can go for post walk refreshments.