Saddleworth liesin the West Riding of Yorkshire. It covers over 18,000 acres muchof which is open land with breathtaking views from hills overlooking scenic valleys. Most of the population resides in
beautiful villages, each with their own distinct character. 
The area is rich
in history with many myths and legends. It is also famous for a
few some what darker moments. One being the Bill-O-Jacks murders
in 1832 at the Moorcock Inn, when the Landlord and his son were
bludgeoned to death. The case has never been solved. The Inn has
long since been demolished, but the site where it stood can
easily be picked out from the A635 Holmfirth road looking down
towards Greenfield reservoir. A gravestone at Saddleworth Parish
Church is a grim reminder of the event that shocked the community.
Uppermill is Saddleworth's main
village. It is home to the Saddleworth Museum, craft shops, tea
rooms and several pubs. It is also the place to begin a
canal boat trip on the Huddersfield narrow canal. Visit Saddleworth Canal
Cruises for more details. Although closed and
segmented for many years the canal was re-opened
by H.R.H Prince of Wales on September 3rd 2001.  The Pennine Waterways web site 
has more details on the canal with photographs 
taken during the its restoration.
Dobcross is possibly the
most picturesque village. It has a tiny cobbled square
which has remained unchanged.
Saddleworth
Museum, Uppermill
Delph
village, which takes its name from the old
English name for quarry has an antique shop, a craft shop,
a post office (that has on sale a good range of old
photographs of the area) and a couple of the best pubs in
the area. The Millgate theatre is home to the Saddleworth
Players who make several first class productions every
year and the Saddleworth Film
Society who show cultural films.
Denshaw sits at the
junction of three turnpike roads, now the A640, A672 and
A6052. The Junction Inn Coaching House placed at the
centre served travelers of the past with refreshments.
It's still a welcome site for people today who need
reviving after a long walk or cycle ride.
Millgate
Delph
Greenfield village
nestles below Dovestone Reservoir. It has several shops
including a bakery and chemist. There
are also many quite roads suitable for cyclists and
walkers alike. Dovestone reservoir has a sailing club
where courses are run for beginners. There is ample car
parking, but during summer weekends and bank holidays get
there early to ensure you find a place.
Dovestone
Reservoir, Greenfield
The Brownhill Countryside
Centre,
just below the Saddleworth viaduct (which was opened in 1949 to
carry the Manchester to Huddersfield railway) is well worth a
visit. It has lots of information on local wildlife. The canal is
to the rear where a pleasant walk can be undertaken down stream
to the Museum and Art Gallery at Uppermill.
Saddleworth Sites 
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