Offering unrivalled views of the Tame Valley and the Peak District, the beautiful, though slightly hilly, village of Dobcross is a must-visit for visitors to Saddleworth. With its picture-perfect setting and rich history it’s clear to see why its popularity is so enduring.
The tight-knit village truly comes alive though during big annual occasions like the Whit Friday brass band contests and the Yanks festival. The latter pays homage to the 1979 film, which starred Richard Gere and Vanessa Redgrave and featured scenes filmed in Dobcross.
One building whose essence was captured perfectly on the film is The Swan Inn, the pub at the heart of the village square. The Grade II-listed building dates back as far as 1765 and is one of two pubs in the village, alongside The Navigation Inn.
