Oldham sits on the edge of the Pennines, and Saddleworth’s villages, Uppermill, Dobcross, Diggle and Greenfield, lead straight onto the moor roads. We cover the town, the villages and the hills above them.
Where riders get stuck around Oldham
- A62 through Delph to Standedge: The old road over the Pennines towards Huddersfield, high and exposed at the top.
- A635 over Saddleworth Moor: Wild, empty moorland between Greenfield and Holmfirth.
- A627(M) and the M60 at junctions 20 to 22: The fast way into Oldham, and busy at rush hour.
- Oldham town centre and the A62 Manchester Road: Buses, traffic lights and lots of short trips.
Local knowledge
Weather on the tops above Saddleworth can be completely different from the town. Fog and wet roads up on Standedge or the A635 catch riders out, and there’s very little shelter. If you stop up there, get the bike right off the road and send your location as soon as you have signal.
In Saddleworth, the pubs and car parks in Uppermill, Delph and Greenfield are the easiest places for a truck to load. If you’re on the moor road, tell us whether you’re nearer Greenfield or the Holmfirth side.
What we do in Oldham
- Breakdown recovery
- Accident recovery
- Motorcycle transport
- Track day transport
- Scooters & mopeds
- Stolen bike collection
Been in a crash around Oldham? Read what to do after a motorbike accident, step by step. Planning a motorbike accident claim in Oldham? We’re not solicitors, but the recovery is part of the evidence: see what you need from the recovery for a claim.
Price
The price for a recovery around Oldham depends on distance, the time of day or night and how easy the bike is to load. You hear it in full on the call and agree it before anyone sets off. See what motorbike recovery costs.
Biker roads near Oldham
Nearby areas
FAQ
Rider questions
Do you come up to Saddleworth Moor at night?
Yes, 24 hours a day. It takes longer to reach than the town, and we give you an honest arrival time on the call.