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Saddleworth Attractions
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Places Of Interest
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The district of Saddleworth is so beautiful and soaked in history that a visitor will find it all of interest. We focus more on the history on our Saddleworth History page, but here highlight particular places within easy reach of our caravan site, that we believe you will find interesting to visit. Greenfield, built in the valley of the River Chew and at the edge of the Peak District which became Britain's first National Park in 1951, is ideal for moorland walks up to heights of approximately 600 metres. Dove Stone Reservoir, and it's surrounding area, including Indian's Head on Wimberry Rocks, Binn Green and Chew Brook, and the magnificent twin peaks of Alderman and Alphin, is the main feature of Greenfield. Found literally several minutes drive from our caravan site, at the end of Manchester Road onto Holmfirth Road (which leads to the infamous Saddleworth Moors and Holmfirth where BBCTV's 'Last Of The Summer Wine' is filmed) it is an irresistible place to visit time and time again, offering breathtaking views, endless walks or hikes, places for picnics and cycling. It is free to walk around any part of the surrounding area, and there is ample parking (but be aware that it is 'pay and display'). There is a sailing club, and a small memorial near the reservoir. Indian's Head and Chew Brook reservoir can be found overlooking Dove Stone. The hill Indian's Head got it's name from the nature of its rock formation. This is an incredible talking point, especially for children, who will tilt their heads many a time to imagine a giant Indian Chief lying down at the top of the hill.
(click on any photo for larger images)
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| Whilst at our caravan site you won't be able to help but notice a hill in the distance with a War memorial. This is Pots 'n' Pans, where every Remembrance Sunday a memorial service is held. The memorial was erected in 1923. It is well worth climbing to the top if you have the time and energy. Great exercise! It is not only interesting to see and read the memorial, but from there you will have incredible views of Greenfield. Breathtaking! You can find Pots 'n' Pans by driving to the end of Manchester Road, where there is a mini roundabout and The Clarence Hotel. Instead of driving straight on up Holmfirth Road, turn left onto Chew Valley Road. At the crossroads known as "Road End", turn right up Kinders Lane and keep on going past Higher Kinders and Fur Lane. When you eventually reach Knowl Top Lane you'll have the view on the photo shown on the left (maybe the cows will have moved though). |
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Uppermill is the largest of Saddleworth's villages, and is known to many as "the capital of Saddleworth". It is a very popular tourist attraction, including Brownhills Countryside Centre, numerous craft shops, art galleries, gift shops, restaurants, public houses and tea shops. Saddleworth Museum can be found on the high street of Uppermill, and includes the history of the area from Roman times. It also has an Art Gallery, and exhibitions. Saddleworth Tourist Information Centre is housed at the museum, which is naturally a great place of interest and highly recommended. The museum also has a decent, free car park, and Huddersfield Canal runs alongside it where there are canal boat trips. |
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