Hidden away on Greater Manchester's border with Lancashire lies a valley with a rich and forgotten past. Surrounded by miles of rolling hills, the picturesque Cheesden Valley has been a well-kept secret for decades.
Home to a waterfall and a babbling brook, the unspoiled green space is located between Bury and Rochdale and just over a mile from the M66 motorway.
Its secluded and idyllic location has long been a haven for walkers and cyclists. Yet its beauty and fascinating history has largely gone unrecognised.
