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  1. Hollingworth Lake Country Park with pub and windsurfers
    Hollingworth Lake Country Park
    In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport".
    1. Walking and cycling
      Walking and cycling
      Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough offer some of the most varied walking in the Greater Manchester area.
    2. What's on
      What's on
      There’s always something to do in the borough of Rochdale. From walking in the beautiful countryside to the Rochdale Feel Good Festival, there’s something for everyone.
    3. Exterior of Rochdale Town Hall
      Rochdale Town Hall
      Explore the newly restored town hall with lots to see and do, from tours to family fun events and activities.
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    4. Places to stay
      Places to stay
      Hotels, B&Bs, caravan and camping and self-catering options.
    5. Lake at Queens Park.
      Queen's Park, Green Flag Award
      With tranquil gardens and a picturesque lake for visitors to enjoy, Queen’s Park is not only a Green Flag Park, it's also a great day out for all the family.
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    6. Parks and countryside
      Parks and countryside
      There are many ways to enjoy the diverse beauty of the landscape around Rochdale borough. One way is by relaxing in one of our Green Flag Award-winning parks.
    7. About the area
      About the area
      The borough of Rochdale is made up of 5 townships - Heywood, Middleton, Pennines (Firgrove, Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Smallbridge and Wardle), Rochdale North, and Rochdale South.

    Welcome to the borough of Rochdale

    Highlights

    Walk in the park by Ed Swinden.
    Watergrove Reservoir

    High in the Pennines above Wardle village, the area around Watergrove Reservoir includes walking…

    A steam train billowing smoke as it clears a tunnel.
    East Lancashire Railway Heywood Station

    A 12 mile heritage railway based in Bury, operating steam and diesel train rides through charming…

    Fielden Farm view
    Fielden Farm

    A traditional Pennine hill farm set in 36 acres below the dramatic rocky skyline of Blackstone Edge…

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    Three Gates B&B
    Three Gates Farm Bed and Breakfast

    Local, family run pub, situated in a semi-rural location with views of the Pennine hills, yet 1.5…

    One of the footpaths in Piethorne Valley.
    Piethorne Valley

    2 miles from Newhey, the 6 reservoirs in the Piethorne Valley are surrounded by open moorland.

    List of the fallen at Middleton Memorial Gardens.
    Middleton Memorial Gardens, Green Flag Award

    Middleton Memorial Gardens is a Grade 2 listed conservation area. Regular memorial events are held…

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