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Hollingworth Lake

Hollingworth Lake was built in 1804 to supply water to the Rochdale canal. The lake and its surrounding countryside offers a wide range of activities including walks along footpaths and trails exploring the surrounding countryside, a range of water activities on the lake, bird watching and fishing.

A regular programme of guided walks, cycle trips and outdoor activities are organised throughout the year.

Park events

Event Date Time Details
Blackstone Edge Circular Walk (Hard) Sunday
2 June 2013		 10.30am - 3pm Join the Rangers for an early summer walk up to Blackstone Edge and back via the Roman Road. Enjoy the amazing views over Greater Manchester and Beyond! Please bring appropriate clothing and a packed lunch.

Note: There is a steep climb up to Blackstone Edge.
Go Wild Pond Dipping Saturday
8 June 2013		 2pm - 4pm Booking essential: To book call 01706 373421. Cost £1.00 per person.

A family pond dip, see what is lurking beneath the water. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bikes 'n' Burgers BBQ  Monday
17 June 2013		 6.15pm - 9.15pm Booking essential: To book call 01706 373421.

To bring National Bike Week to a close join Colin Fielding on this annual off-road mountain bike ride. Don’t forget your bikes, burgers and helmets!
Early Summer Tidy Up Saturday
22 June 2013		 10.30am -12.30pm Come along and help our rangers tidy up the lake for the summer season. All equipment provided. For details call 01706 373421.
Bushcraft Skills Day To be confirmed 9.30am Booking essential: Full day course £30 each. To book call 01706 373421.

Want to learn how to make fire by rubbing sticks together? Then come along to this bushcraft skills event with Mark Archer. For ages 16 and over.

Water activities and lake events

There are a range of water activities and lake events for all abilities including sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.

See the latest water activities and lake events

All of our Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking and Rowing equipment is available for hire to suitably qualified or experienced individuals or groups. For details of pre-requisite qualifications or experience please contact the centre.

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).

Visitor centre opening hours

The visitor centre on Rakewood Road has a small museum, toilets, cafe, refreshment and gift shop.

  • Cafe and Toilets:
    9.30am-4.45pm (Mon-Sun)
  • Visitor Centre:
    10.30am-4.45pm (Mon-Sun)

Bird watching and fishing at Hollingworth lake

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.

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. Permits are sold from the Visitor Centre.

Contact

Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre
Rakewood Road
Littleborough OL15 0AQ

Tel: 01706 373421