Saddleworth Travel Guide

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Uppermill is one of several villages that make up the borough of Saddleworth,it lies on the River tame in a valley amongst the South Pennines.It is eleven and a half miles north east of Manchester and forms an urban district with the next village of 'Dobcross',together these... 

 alyf1961 Says:  The ducks that hang around the canal near the museum re a well fed lot. You can buy duck food for 35p in the museum then feed the ducks by the water. There is a warning not to feed the ducks whilst on the boats. 

 alyf1961 Says:  Canal boat trips along the Huddersfield narrow canal are available from outside the museum in Uppermill.They last 1 hour and go through two locks. The Dunge booth lock and the Limekiln lock. TIMETABLESaturday 1.00pm & 3.00pmSunday 12.00 noon, 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm &... 

 alyf1961 Says:  The museum stands in a great location next to the Huddersfield canal where boat rides leave from. A small charge is made for entrance to the museum as it is independent and run as a registered charity. The collection includes pieces from prehistoric times up to the present... 

 suvanki Says:  Before and after the trek, there is the chance to look around the farm. Rare breed sheep (fraid I cant recall the breed at the moment,) horses, ducks (and newly hatched ducklings) Chickens, hens, peahens, sheepdogs, cats and about 10 different breeds of owl (one cage had an... 

 suvanki Says:  GBP20 (2004 price) buys you the chance to spend about 5 hours walking with llamas!The Llamas walk at a gentle pace, giving you plenty of time to admire the scenery of Saddleworths Moorland and villages. It's quite amusing spotting passing motorists faces as they take a... 

 RLFielding123A Says:  Instead of rushing about Saddleworth this summer, get out of the car, or better still, leave it at home and come on a bus. Saddleworth is best explored on foot - at a pace which suits the place - the pace that allows you to meet people and talk to them. Saddleworth is a... 

 alyf1961 Says:  I didn’t buy any fish and chips here on this visit as I was heading towards Oldham and Wetherspoons. As I was leaving the village Betty’s was open and there was quite a queue. EAT IN OR TAKE AWAYThe next time I visit Uppermill, which will be quite soon, I shall try the fish... 

 CapitalBlogger Says:  The Kings has changed hands in February of 2011, they have new chefs and the place has had a refurb. The food is fabulous and well presented, priced about right and they have a large range of beers and lagers to choose from. Also, a very good wine list. Lovely beer garden to... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Situated in the Grains Bar district of Saddleworth is the Kings Arms,a very pleasent pub/restaurant with a varied menu and bar.The pub is very popular with both locals and tourists alike due to its excellent food and great service as well as its stunning views of the local... 

 suvanki Says:  Whitsuntide, was considered to be an important time in the Christian calender, especially in the North of England. Traditionally new clothes were bought or made for the celebration. Whit Walks (or Procession of witness) traditionally took part, especially in the NW of... 

 suvanki Says:  Although on my visit we were very lucky to have hot and sunny weather, it can be quite bleak up here.The weather can change rapidly, and some areas are very exposed, so even if you set off on the moor in good weather, come prepared for it to change.Sunscreen was necessary on... 

 suvanki Says:  The area in general is "off the beaten track"We didn't encounter any other walkers, and although the villages of Delph and Denshaw were fairly busy, no where near as crowded as the "touristy" Holmfirth (Last of The Summer Wine), or Marsden (Home is Where The Heart is), which...