Parks, gardens and countryside

From sailing or kayaking across beautiful lakes, walking by waterfalls, hiking through wooded valleys or over open moorland, to rock climbing or mountain biking in the magnificent hilly terrain of the South Pennines – there are so many ways to enjoy the diverse beauty of the landscape around Rochdale borough. The borough of Rochdale was also entered into Britain in Bloom for the first time in 2018 and floral displays across the borough have won many awards in the years since then.

Look through the pages in this section to read about walks in the borough, everything from gentle family-friendly strolls in our Green Flag parks and along the Rochdale Canal, to exhilarating high moorland treks in the rugged South Pennines.

Cycling and horse riding trails are just as diverse, giving riders of all abilities somewhere to enjoy their pastime. For golfers and water sports enthusiasts, Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough have plenty to offer too.

And if you fancy experiencing the beautiful woodland and water at Hollingworth Lake under the expert guidance of rangers, you can take part in one of the many activities on their packed events calendar. From learning survival skills to making sculptures out of twigs, there’s something for everyone, and you’re sure to keep the kids entertained.

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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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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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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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Hare Hill Park, Green Flag Award

Hare Hill Park in Littleborough is a traditional Victorian Park with many original features.
Rochdale Memorial Gardens, Green Flag Award

The restored Rochdale Memorial Gardens provide a quality public green space in the heart of Rochdale town centre.
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.
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.
Hollingworth Lake Country Park

In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport".
Healey Dell Nature Reserve

Healey Dell is a beauty spot and nature reserve rich in industrial archaeology.
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Bib Knowl - A Hollingworth Lake Walk

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

Telephone
01706 373421

Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

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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Kitcliffe - A Piethorne Valley Walk

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

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01706 881049

Newhey, Milnrow

Built between 1872 and 1878 to collect water from the Wickenhall Brook, Ogden Reservoir holds 185 million gallons. Ogden and Foulwater Lodge together release up to 1 million gallons of water per day into Piethorne Brook.

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Whittaker - A Hollingworth Lake Walk

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

Telephone
01706 373421

Littleborough

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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Windsurfing at Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre

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

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01706 370499

holwac@link4life.org

Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

Experience the thrill of windsurfing at Hollingworth Lake.

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Rochdale Town Centre - Blue Plaque Trail

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Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1AB

Rochdale

Rochdale Town Centre - Blue Plaque Trail takes you to the location of 20 blue plaques erected up to the end of summer 2013, coupled with information on listed and historic buildings of great interest.

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Schofield Hall - A Hollingworth Lake Walk

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

Telephone
01706 373421

Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough

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

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