Saddleworth Moor

Saddleworth Moor
Saddleworth Moor towards Dovestone Reservoir
Highest point
Coordinates53°32′36″N 1°57′21″W / 53.54333°N 1.95583°W / 53.54333; -1.95583
Geography
Saddleworth Moor is located in Greater Manchester
Saddleworth Moor
Saddleworth Moor
Location of Saddleworth Moor in Greater Manchester
LocationNorthern England
Parent rangePeak District
Geology
Mountain typeMoorland
Climbing
Easiest routePennine Way

Saddleworth Moor is a moorland in North West England. Reaching more than 1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level, it is in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District National Park. It is crossed by the A635 road and the Pennine Way passes to its eastern side.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Peak District National Park". Peak District National Park Authority. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Dark Peak" (PDF). Natural England. p. 3. Retrieved 20 July 2012.