Tintwistle, Derbyshire. A Peak District village in the Longendale Valley

Tintwistle is a Derbyshire Peak District village in Longendale, situated on the River Etherow. It was once a mill village.

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Tintwistle was once a sleepy little village on the River Etherow at the bottom of Longendale, but now has the Manchester - Sheffield A628 road thundering through and a substantial estate of newer houses has been built below the original village, doubling or trebling its size.

Though there is little of interest in Tintwistle itself, it is a good base from which to explore the Longendale valley.

The old village is perched on the hillside above Bottoms Reservoir, the last of the Longendale reservoir chain. The main road now bypasses the old village centre, which retains much of its old charm with rows of old cottages, a Methodist Chapel and a pub, the Bull Inn.
Local places of interest

Glossop Heritage Centre

Glossop Heritage Centre has been created by local heritage enthusiasts who wish to share the pleasures and interests of the town and surrounding countryside with a wider public.

Longendale Trail

The Longendale Trail, a Derbyshire Peak District cycle trail, follows the track of the former Woodhead (Sheffield to Manchester) railway up the Longendale valley.

Melandra Roman Fort

Melandra 'castle' is a former Roman fort and the only significant Roman relic visible in the Peak District. Near to Glossop, Derbyshire.

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