Greater Manchester
Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre
Rakewood Road
Littleborough,
Rochdale
Greater Manchester,
OL15 0AQ
Tel: 01706 373421
In Victorian times this was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport". Now once again visitors can enjoy many outdoor attractions and an excellent Visitor Centre. Spanning 118 acres with the dramatic backdrop of Blackstone Edge, the lake is on of the most popular days out in the area. With boating, nature reserve, trails, events, guided walks, visitor centre, community arts, environmental exhibitions, play and picnic areas.
| Services: | 452, 455 from Rochdale Bus Station |
Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve
Manchester Old Road
Rhodes
Middleton
Manchester
Tel: 01706 350459
Email: healey.dell@rochdale.gov.uk
Informal paths through woodland along the banks of the River Irk and around the fishing lodges at Rhodes.
| Opening Times: | Mon - Sun |
| Services: | 59, 64 |
Ashworth & Naden Valleys and Carr Wood
Bury Old Road
Heywood
Tel: 01706 350459
Wooded river valley and hillside views. Guided 3-mile walk leaflet available from Rochdale Tourist Information Centre.
| Services: | 471 |
Broadfield Park
St Alban's Street
Off Drake Street
Rochdale
Tel: Warden: 07800672396
Newly-refurbished Victorian park with easy walks overlooking Rochdale town centre and close to Touchstones gallery & museum.
| Opening Times: | Mon - Sun (Or access via Town Hall Square and The Esplanade) |
| Services: | 17, 409 |
Littleborough Coach House and Heritage Centre
Lodge Street
Littleborough
OL15 9AE
Tel: 01706 378481
Tourist Information, café, exhibitions and lunchtime concerts in this beautifully restored building in a quiet part of Littleborough town centre.
| Opening Times: | Mon - Sat 9am - 4.30pm Fri - Sat 6.30pm - 9pm |
| Services: | 454, 457 |
Rochdale Canal
c/o Rochdale Tourist Information Centre
Touchstones
The Esplanade
Rochdale
Tel: 01706 924928
Email: tic@link4life.org
www.southpenninering.co.uk
The highest canal in England rises from Manchester city centre through Castleton, Rochdale and Littleborough to its summit on the Yorkshire border.
| Services: | 451 |
