Werneth Low

Hill, Mountain in Cheshire

England

Werneth Low

Sam Redfern Green
A notice, now partly obscured by the growing weeds, reads:

&quot;Tameside is in National Lockdown
Please do not meet with people you do not live with inside or outside&quot;

As we are no longer officially in lockdown the notice is probably outdated but I doubt it will be removed quickly. — Sam Redfern Green Credit: Gerald England

Werneth Low is a prominent hill located in Cheshire, England. Standing at an elevation of 279 meters (915 feet), it is often referred to as a hill or a modest mountain due to its significant height compared to the surrounding landscape. It is situated just south of the town of Hyde and is part of the wider Peak District National Park.

The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Cheshire Plain, Greater Manchester, and even the Welsh mountains on clear days. Its vantage point has made it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, who come to admire the stunning vistas and enjoy the tranquility of the area.

Werneth Low is home to several walking trails and footpaths that crisscross its slopes, providing opportunities for leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. The area is rich in flora and fauna, with a variety of plant species including heather, birch, and oak trees, as well as numerous bird species that call the hillside their home.

The hill is also steeped in history, with remnants of an Iron Age hillfort still visible on its summit. These ancient earthworks serve as a reminder of the area's past, adding to the intrigue and allure of Werneth Low.

Overall, Werneth Low offers a combination of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical significance. It continues to be a beloved destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure in the great outdoors.

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Werneth Low Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.433836/-2.0482921 or Grid Reference SJ9693. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sam Redfern Green

A notice, now partly obscured by the growing weeds, reads: "Tameside is in National Lockdown Please do not meet with people you do not live with inside or outside" As we are no longer officially in lockdown the notice is probably outdated but I doubt it will be removed quickly.

Gerald England

The Queen Adelaide and Tattoo

The Queen Adelaide is named after the wife of William IV who came to the throne in 1831. The Queen was one of the benefactors of St George's Church. Before the pub was built around 1830 the site was occupied by a small factory making shuttles and picks for the local cotton factories. Its first landlord was Orlando Oldham who also ran a large cork factory in Gee Cross. The tattoo parlour next to the Queen Adelaide was previously the Double D Cafe SJ9593 : The Queen Adelaide & Double D's Café. The cafe has moved further up the road SJ9593 : Eateries in Gee Cross.

Gerald England

Vision and 3 Drinks Behind

Two adjacent shops on Stockport Road, Gee Cross. Both shops were empty in 2011 SJ9593 : Closed shops at Gee Cross During the 1960s the left hand shop had been Jolly & Hollingworths ironmongers and more recently a pharmacy. Now it is Vision hairdressing. The right hand shop used to be Bennett's bakers in 1960s. It was a butchers in the 1990s and later a sandwich shop. For some years the bay window was boarded up and the base transformed into a flower bed with plants climbing up a trellis. In 2016 it was home to On The Move a sales, letting and property management company SJ9593 : Two shops on Stockport Road. A year later they moved to larger premises next door and Village Wines SJ9593 : Two shops on Stockport Road opened in the vacated shop. only to close after a month SJ9593 : Two shops on Stockport Road. A microbar was opened 27th June 2019 known as Jake's of Gee Cross SJ9593 : Jake's of Gee Cross Micro Bar by the couple who owned & ran Jake’s Ale House in Romiley. It reopened 17th May 2021 as 3 Drinks Behind having been bought out by four locals with time on their hands during lockdown. It is now run and managed by Matthew Warburton (previously of Uppermill Conservative Club) on their behalf. Link

Gerald England

Footpath to Marlborough Road

From the bus stop on Dowson Road.

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Mass Vaccination Site (Tameside)

As we approach the second winter of this Coronavirus era people are being given injections for Flu and Covid-19 at this Tameside vaccination site. This area was formerly the car park for British Gas who have moved to Stockport from this site on Hattersley Industrial Estate.

Stephen Burton

Hyde Cenotaph

Hyde War Memorial remembers the people who gave their lives for our country. This photograph was taken on Remembrance Say 2021.

Stephen Burton

Tree-stump on Knott Lane

One of the mature trees on Knott Lane near the entrance to Hyde Chapel has been felled leaving just a stump.

Gerald England

Knott Lane

Decorated for Halloween.

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Footpath Towards Compstall

The Etherow Valley full of morning mist

Stephen Burton

Hyde Chapel

Viewed from Stockport Road.

Gerald England

##270-272 Stockport Road, Gee Cross

#270 is Beaumont's hairdressing. #272 used to be Studio 272 Tattoo SJ9593 : Studio 272 Tattoo and Beaumont's hairdressing but they have now moved just down the road to #266 whilst keeping the name. #272 has become Gee Cross Wellness Clinic previously known as Sally Gouge Homeopathy.

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272 Tattoo at 266

Studio 272 Tattoo used to be at #272 Stockport Road SJ9593 : Studio 272 Tattoo and Beaumont's hairdressing but they have now moved just down the road to #266 whilst keeping the name.

Gerald England

Water Trailer

These fields at a higher level have no ponds or streams, the farmer's work includes filling and transporting water barrels to keep his stock watered. The hills of the Dark Peak can be seen in the distance.

Stephen Burton

Hare and Hounds

The Hare and Hounds on Werneth Low after the first heavy snowfall of the winter at lower levels.

Gerald England

Hyde Chapel

On a bleak January day.

Gerald England

Hattersley Science and Technology Park

Trees were felled and the land was cleared in July 2021 but since then no progress has been made on the construction of the Science Park. View of the site in 2021 Link

Stephen Burton

Footpath around the edge of Werneth Low

This path is not part of Werneth Low Country Park, it's more like an outer ring path.

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Knott Lane

When one of the mature trees on Knott Lane was felled in September a stump was left behind SJ9593 : Tree-stump on Knott Lane. Since then it has been completely removed and the hole tarmacked over. Quite often vehicles can be seen parked on top of it.

Gerald England

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Werneth Low is located at Grid Ref: SJ9693 (Lat: 53.433836, Lng: -2.0482921)

Unitary Authority: Tameside

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

Also known as: Idle Hill