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Ernocroft Wood – Path Through Etherow Lakes loop from Marple

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Ernocroft Wood – Path Through Etherow Lakes loop from Marple

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4.2

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Ernocroft Wood – Path Through Etherow Lakes loop from Marple

01:42

6.07km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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905 m

Start of the Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

2.85 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

3.32 km

Weir Waterfall, Etherow Country Park

Highlight • River

Great for families, but not great for a real hiking, too many flat roads and paths

Tip by

3.40 km

Path Through Etherow Lakes

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Path through the centre of the Etherow lakes

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4.51 km

Pure Coffee – Etherow Country Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great sausage rolls - vegan options too!!

Tip by

4.56 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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6.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

1.38 km

1.10 km

553 m

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

1.24 km

1.20 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Ernocroft Wood – Path Through Etherow Lakes loop from Marple

Start of the Downhill Trail

Ernocroft Wood

Weir Waterfall, Etherow Country Park

Path Through Etherow Lakes

Pure Coffee – Etherow Country Park Café

Etherow Country Park Lake and Weir

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