Nice walk to the cenotaph. You can do a loop back to the car park which makes it less boring for the kids. Lots of dog walkers here. Sometimes there are cattle grazing.

On a clear day the views are great. If you don't mind a longer walk you can walk down over the back and drop down into Etherow park. Again a lovely walk to the mere and duck pond.

On November 5th the place gets very busy with cars as there are great views of the surrounding firework displays.

After the walk you can have a great pub meal at the Hare & Hounds. Nice food at reasonable price.

If flying kites is your thing then Werneth Lowe is a good spot. Often windy but also wet.

The site is used by running groups at times to. The hilly nature and greenery make for a picturesque and challenging run.

Parking at the centre can be tight. If you continue up the road and turn left at the top there is more parking. This is not tarmac and can be muddy. There is also further parking along the tops in the form of lay-bys next to the golf course.

Take a picnic in the summer and you'll have a lovely day out.....promise? Any other time of year dress warmly and for rain. This is Manchester after all.