Saddleworth Moor is an area of the South Pennines in Northern England. It is within the Dark Peak area of the Peak District National Park. The land reaches over 1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level. It is crossed by the A635 road and the Pennine Way passes to its eastern side.
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