Greenfield
Greenfield
The village of Greenfield in Oldham is located in Greater Manchester, but sits below Dovestone Edge, on the border of the Peak District National Park.
The village has a long history and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was also a stop-off point for travellers on the packhorse route between Manchester and Sheffield. In more recent times, the village has become a popular destination for walkers and cyclists
There are a number of amenities in the village, including shops, pubs and restaurants. There is also a primary school and a church. The village is surrounded by countryside and there are several popular walking routes nearby.
Greenfield is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of opportunity for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. There are also a number of pubs and restaurants in the village, making it a perfect place to relax after a day exploring the Peak District.
Created: 4 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Greenfield
Greenfield Woodland
Greenfield is a privately owned woodland area in Greater Manchester.Shopping in Greenfield
Local History around Greenfield
There are some historic monuments around including:
Buckton Castle: a ringwork and site of 17th century beacon 350m north east of Castle FarmCastleshaw Roman forts, 250m west of Castle Shaw FarmBowl barrow 190m NNE of Knarr BarnRound cairn west of Hollingworthhall Moor.
