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  1. The prehistoric garden in front of the town hall.
    Prehistoric garden
    Discover the plants that outlived the dinosaurs.
  2. The bog garden at Queen's Park.
    Prehistoric bog garden at Queen's Park
    Prehistoric bog gardens showcase some of the plants and animals that were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. They were created to celebrate Dippy the dinosaur's visit in 2020.
  3. The bog garden at Truffet Park.
    Prehistoric bog garden at Truffet Park
    Prehistoric bog gardens showcase some of the plants and animals that were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. They were created to celebrate Dippy the dinosaur's visit in 2020.
  4. Rochdale Broadfield Park bandstand.
    Broadfield Park, Green Flag Award
    Rochdale's town centre park, the oldest in the borough, is of great historic interest and contains the statue of John Bright MP.
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  5. Jubilee Park.
    Jubilee Park, Green Flag Award
    A Green Flag Award, this lovely little park is located in the town’s conservation area, between the recently renovated Middleton Library and St Leonards Church. It has an elegant bandstand and plenty of seating.
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  6. 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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  7. The bandstand at Hare Hill Park.
    Hare Hill Park, Green Flag Award
    Hare Hill Park in Littleborough is a traditional Victorian Park with many original features.
  8. The Rochdale Cenotaph.
    Rochdale Memorial Gardens, Green Flag Award
    The restored Rochdale Memorial Gardens provide a quality public green space in the heart of Rochdale town centre.
  9. Truffet Park.
    Truffet Park, Green Flag Award
    Truffet Park is the local park for the people of Langley, which is located 1 mile north west of Middleton.
  10. Chairs and tables set out at Hopwood Park.
    Hopwood Park, Green Flag Award
    Hopwood Park is a small pocket park crammed with facilities and features you would normally only expect in a bigger park.
  11. A mother and child feeding ducks at Hollingworth Lake.
    Hollingworth Lake & Visitor Centre
    In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport".
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  12. Aqueduct in a wooded clearing.
    Healey Dell Nature Reserve & Tea Rooms
    Healey Dell is a beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, 2 miles from Rochdale town centre on the way to Whitworth and Bacup.
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  1. Add Windsurfing at Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre to your Itinerary

    Windsurfing at Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre

    Address

    Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre, Lakebank, Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 0QD

    Telephone

    01706 370499

    holwac@link4life.org

    Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

    Experience the thrill of windsurfing at Hollingworth Lake.

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  2. Add Whittaker - A Hollingworth Lake Walk to your Itinerary

    Whittaker - A Hollingworth Lake Walk

    Address

    Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL15 0AQ

    Telephone

    01706 373421

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    The steep sloping embankment on the left of Rakewood Road is one of the 3 dams constructed in 1798 to form Hollingworth Lake.

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  3. Add Bib Knowl - A Hollingworth Lake Walk to your Itinerary

    Bib Knowl - A Hollingworth Lake Walk

    Address

    Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL15 0AQ

    Telephone

    01706 373421

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    Looking towards Rochdale, the area known as Lake Bank can be seen. It has developed into the popular entertainment centre for Hollingworth Lake. and an important centre for water sports.

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  4. Add Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

    Address

    Manchester Old Road, Alkrington, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 1WF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1706 350 459

    healey.dell@rochdale.gov.uk

    Alkrington, Middleton

    Once part of the Alkrington Hall estate, this area of mature woodland provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna.

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  5. Add Schofield Hall - A Hollingworth Lake Walk to your Itinerary

    Schofield Hall - A Hollingworth Lake Walk

    Address

    Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL15 0AQ

    Telephone

    01706 373421

    Littleborough, Rochdale

    From Rakewood Road a good view is available down the lake’s embankment and out into Ealees Valley.

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  6. Add Bluebell Wood - A Piethorne Valley Walk to your Itinerary

    Bluebell Wood - A Piethorne Valley Walk

    Address

    Rangers’ Office, Ogden Lane, Newhey, Milnrow, Greater Manchester, OL16 3TQ

    Telephone

    01706 881049

    Newhey, Milnrow

    Although known locally as Bluebell Wood, its proper name is Old House Ground Plantation. This mixed woodland provides a valuable habitat here on the high moors, although you can see how severe weather stunts the trees and sometimes blows them over.

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