Lakes · North West England
Hollingworth Lake
In or near Calderbrook.
Hollingworth Lake — a lake in england north west.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge · 2.0 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hollingworth Lake is a lake located in North-West England. It is known for its scenic views and recreational opportunities. The area surrounding the lake offers various walking trails and picnic spots, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment suitable for both relaxation and exercise.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6167, -2.1000
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL16 3TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge — 2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646744 (CC BY 4.0)
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Museums · 1.8 km
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Historic bridges · 1.8 km
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Historic churches · 1.8 km
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Moy Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 251 m.
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Places to stay
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The Moorlands
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Norton Grange Hotel
Norton Grange Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
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The Baum
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Ye Olde Boars Head Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hollingworth Lake?
- Hollingworth Lake is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 3TR), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Hollingworth Lake?
- Hollingworth Lake — a lake in england north west.
- How do I get to Hollingworth Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL16 3TR.
- Is Hollingworth Lake a protected site?
- Yes — Hollingworth Lake is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hollingworth Lake?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 3TR.