Hollingworth Lake
On the outskirts of Littleborough, about 4
miles from Rochdale, Hollingworth Lake was built in 1804 to supply
water to the Rochdale canal.
The lake and its surrounding countryside
offers a wide range of leisure and recreational activities.
Check out what's going on at the wonderful country park and
beyond.
Visitor Centre
The visitor centre on Rakewood Road has a small museum,
toilets, cafe, refreshment and gift shop.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10.30am - 5pm
Parking
Pay and display parking is available at the visitor centre.
Walks
Lying at the foot of Blackstone Edge, there are a wide
variety of footpaths and trails exploring the surrounding
countryside. A regular programme of guided walks, cycle trips and
outdoor activities are organised by our Countryside Service with
something for all abilities.
The one-and-a-half mile walk around the lake is an easy and
relaxing stroll. Call into the bird hide to view the wide variety
of birdlife in the nature reserve and there are picnic and play
areas along the route.
Bird watching
You can see a variety of water fowl on the lake. A small hide at
the South West corner overlooks a natural area where boats and
watersports are excluded.
A range of activities for all abilities including:
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
- Kayak/Canoeing
- Climbing
- Walking
- Orienteering
- Powerboating
- Improvised Raft Building
- Team Building courses
Watersports equipment
All of our Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking and Canoeing equipment
is available for hire to suitably qualified and/or experienced
individuals or groups. For details of pre-requisite qualifications
or experience please contact the centre.
Boat hire
Rowing boats are available for hire on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons from April - September and on weekday afternoons
throughout the school summer holidays, depending upon weather
conditions (please contact the Centre regarding rowing boat
availability to avoid disappointment).
Fishing
The lake is stocked with coarse fish, including bream, carp,
tench, roach and perch. There is no close season but there are
restrictions on where you can fish and permits are sold from the
Visitor Centre.