Village · Saddleworth
Springhead
A valley village on the edge of Oldham
Springhead occupies the lower Tame Valley on the western fringe of Saddleworth, where the landscape opens out towards Oldham. It is a larger residential settlement with a more urban character than the upland villages, but retains a distinct community identity and is home to some long-established local businesses.
Highlights
- River Tame valley — pleasant riverside walks through the lower valley
- Good transport connections to Oldham and Ashton-under-Lyne
- A range of local shops, services and amenities
- Springhead FC — a community football club with a long local history
Walks nearby
- Tame Valley riverside path towards Mossley
- Medlock Valley Country Park (approx 3 miles)
- Oldham Way footpath northward into Saddleworth
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