The recreation
and entertainment to be found in Saddleworth is, rather contradictorily,
both traditional and yet all the more unusual for being so. In an
area shaped so much by its landscape, it is natural for many popular
local activities, such as walking and other sports, to be somewhat
timeless.
Yet
it is the strength and continuity of many customs here which give
the area so much of its colour, and are unusual today because they
have died out in so many other places. The Whit Friday Walks, brass
band competitions, the Rushcart festival, traditional English dance
and folk music - all flourish here.
Search through our links here to find the best ways to explore the
wild open moors and skies of Saddleworth, where to relax with good
food and drink or find the unique craft shops and centres, how to
discover the history and heritage of the area, and enjoy the colourful
festivals.
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