Hollingworth Lake Country Park

Type:Country / Royal Park

Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 0AQ

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About

Hollingworth Lake Country Park in Littleborough is an award-winning tourist destination, built originally as the main water source for the Rochdale Canal but was later developed as a tourist resort in the 1860s.

This much-loved beauty spot offers a wide range of facilities for all ages, making it the ideal place for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. 

Soak in the stunning scenery; have a picnic; do watersports; discover wildlife in the nature reserve or just enjoy a relaxing walk around the picturesque lake

Parks and gardens - information and advice

More about Hollingworth Lake:

Car parks at Hollingworth Lake (external link)

Walking routes around Hollingworth Lake (external link)

- Activity centre at Hollingworth Lake (external link)

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Outdoor Event

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From M62 J21: Take first left onto A640. At traffic lights turn right, then at mini roundabout turn left up Kiln Lane. Up the hill, turn left just before the Gallows pub onto B6225. Go to the end of the road, turn right and Hollingworth Lake is at the top of the hill, on the right hand side.

Public Transport Directions

From Smithy Bridge or Littleborough rail stations: Follow the main road uphill for 10 minutes to the Lake. Buses 452, 455, & 456 from Rochdale bus station, 452 & 455 from Littleborough.

Opening times

* Hollingworth Lake itself is always open.

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