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People are flocking to the ‘best sunset spot’ with beautiful views of Manchester
People are mistaking it for LA.
As much as we love escaping the hustle of Manchester for some fresh air, we don’t like to stray TOO far.
So finding a patch of green on the outskirts of the region that happens to have sweeping views of home is absolutely ideal.
And what makes it even better is a gorgeous sunset.
Recently, people have started falling back in love with the views from one particular sunset hotspot in Greater Manchester, which handily has a great pub too.
We are of course talking about Werneth Low in Tameside, a country park where you can soak in views of the entire Manchester city centre skyline.
From way up here you can see the familiar shapes of Deansgate Square, Beetham Tower, the Manchester Town Hall, the Arndale and the Etihad Stadium.
As Werneth Low is west-facing, you get perfect views of the sunset over Manchester.
In fact it’s so beautiful, a few people in the comments of this video thought it was LA…
Werneth Low itself officially became a country park in 1980 – but prior to that it had been protected as a lasting tribute to the 710 men from the local area who died in World War One.
There are miles of footpaths to explore in this pretty country park, but if you want to find the view that will take your breath away, you need to head across to Werneth Low Road.
Here you’ll also find The Hare & Hounds pub, a handsome old building that dates back to 1728.
The rustic pub calls itself a gateway to the Peak District and sits right alongside the well-trodden Trans Pennine Trail.
From the inside, it’s all exposed beams, low ceilings and open fires, but outside is where the real treat is – those panoramic views.
As you look out across Manchester, you’ll be able to see FIVE different counties, and even the dark silhouette of the Welsh mountains on very clear days.
So Werneth Low (and its views of Manchester) has clearly always been popular with Tameside locals, walkers, families, and Mancs in the know, but lately it’s found a new fame through social media.
Platforms like TikTok are suddenly peppered with young people discovering this beautiful spot.
And it’ll really come into its own in the next month when Bonfire Night returns – you can see countless fireworks displays from up here.
If you want to make a proper walk of it before soaking in the sunset views of Manchester, this 3.5km circular on All Trails should steer you right.
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