The Church Inn, Uppermill
The Pub: Situated at the head of a steep wooded valley, the Church Inn takes its name from the magnificent neo-gothic St Chads next door.
The Beer: The Church is home of Saddleworth Brewery, so the ale is very, very local! What else we like here: The Church has many links with the local community: bell ringers and morris dancers meet here and the pub plays a role in the annual Rush Cart Festival. Before and after: Try the Saddleworth circular walk for a glimpse of weavers' cottages and surrounding countryside. More info: The Church Inn, Running Hill Gate, Uppermill, OL3 6LW; 01457 820902; www.churchinnsaddleworth.co.uk |
The Diggle Hotel, Diggle
The Pub: Situated close to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, the Diggle Hotel is built on the site of a 15th Century alehouse.
The Beer: Real ale from breweries across Lancashire and Yorkshire. What else we like here: The Diggle is well-known for its food, most of which is cooked by the landlady. There is a good selection of old photos and local history on the walls. Before and after: There are a number of trails around Diggle. Have a look at our Walk Cycle Ride website for routes. More info: The Diggle Hotel, Station Houses, Diggle, OL3 5JZ; 01457 872741; www.digglehotel.co.uk |
The Old Original, Scouthead
The Pub: A Saddleworth 'hidden gem' which has been run by the Harrop family for more than 15 years.
The Beer: Thwaites of Blackburn is always on, with changing guests from Ossett, Copper Dragon and others. What else we like here: Candlelight, a breath-taking view, local artwork on the walls and a tale about a ghost. And Wednesday night is Cheese & Onion Pie Appreciation Society night! More info: The Old Original, Thurston Clough Road, Scouthead, OL4 3RX; 01457 874412; www.theoldoriginal.co.uk |
The Railway, Greenfield
The Pub: A real-ale watering hole with a reputation for live music, right opposite Greenfield station.
The Beer: Rotating real ales from across the area including Elland, Millstone and Theakstons. What else we like here: There is a wonderful collection of photographs of old Saddleworth and the pub is a great place to hear live music and meet the locals. More info: The Railway, 11 Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, OL3 7JZ; 01457 872307. |
The Ram's Head Inn, Denshaw
The Pub: A 450-year old moorland inn, with real fires and views across Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs.
The Beer: Real ale from Timothy Taylor and Yorkshire's Black Sheep Brewery are always available, but the Ram's reputation as a gastro-pub means there is also a good selection of wines and spirits.
What else we like here: Adjacent to the pub and restaurant is The Pantry, a shop selling groceries and fresh produce sourced from within a 50 mile radius. The Ram's Head is on the Pennine Bridleway, so a good choice for bikers and horseriders, as well as being on the Littleborough to Marsden walking route.
More info: The Ram's Head Inn, Denshaw, Saddleworth, OL3 5UN; 01457 874802; www.ramsheaddenshaw.co.uk
The Beer: Real ale from Timothy Taylor and Yorkshire's Black Sheep Brewery are always available, but the Ram's reputation as a gastro-pub means there is also a good selection of wines and spirits.
What else we like here: Adjacent to the pub and restaurant is The Pantry, a shop selling groceries and fresh produce sourced from within a 50 mile radius. The Ram's Head is on the Pennine Bridleway, so a good choice for bikers and horseriders, as well as being on the Littleborough to Marsden walking route.
More info: The Ram's Head Inn, Denshaw, Saddleworth, OL3 5UN; 01457 874802; www.ramsheaddenshaw.co.uk