Whittaker - A Hollingworth Lake Walk

Type:Walking Route

Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre, Rakewood Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 0AQ
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The steep sloping embankment on the left of Rakewood Road is one of the 3 dams constructed in 1798 to form Hollingworth Lake.

What's Nearby

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  3. Milnrow Memorial Park was created in 1952, and was built on the site of Cliffe House.

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  5. Built in 1892 on the banks of the River Beal, the Ellenroad cotton mill produced fine…

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  7. Cronkeyshaw Common is a beautiful green space characterised by large areas of open…

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  8. Built as a chapel-of-ease to St Chad's Rochdale in 1742 it was consecrated by the Bishop…

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  9. Explore the fascinating history of firefighting in Greater Manchester.

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  10. The Rochdale Pioneers Museum is widely regarded as the home of the worldwide Co-operative…

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