Hollingworth Lake - Littleborough (near
Rochdale) was known as the "Weighvers'
Seaport" for most of its first 100 years, as
it was as close to a seaside resort as many
Rochdale cotton workers would ever get. The
lake was built in 1800 to supply water for
the Rochdale Canal Company, which it did for
the first 50 years. By the mid 19th century
century it was realised that the lake could
be used for recreation. Steam boats were
rented out on the lake, then rowing boats
and sailing boats. The lake became known as 
the 'Henley of the North'. It's an easy 1.5
mile stroll around the lake. The area became
a Country Park in 1974.

Landranger Grid Reference SD939151