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Uppermill and Saddleworth

Along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal from an old mill village, then a hard climb out of the valley for big views towards Saddleworth Moor.

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An hour's drive through Stockport and Tameside brought me somewhere new: Uppermill, near Saddleworth Moor. It's a lovely village built on wool and cotton spinning during the Industrial Revolution, with the River Tame and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal both running through the valley.

The route follows the canal, then makes a good hard climb out of the valley for spectacular views down into Uppermill and up towards the ridge of Saddleworth Moor, before dropping back down.

On the Uppermill and Saddleworth route
On the Uppermill and Saddleworth route

Highlights

  • Huddersfield Narrow Canal
  • Views of Saddleworth Moor
  • Uppermill village
Distance
7 miles (11.3 km)
Route
circular
Difficulty
moderate
Start
Uppermill
Parking
Uppermill village
Terrain
Canal, River, Hills, History

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