With the kids back in school many families will be looking to make the most of weekends before the weather takes a turn.

One place that is popular with visitors of all ages is Hollingworth Lake Country Park in Littleborough, Rochdale .

While the lake's water level is currently very low following the summer heatwaves, there's plenty to explore in the area, with wooden sculptures dotted about including a fairy tree and an owl, along with playgrounds and picnic areas - at the lake itself and close to the visitor centre where you can park up.

There are various hiking and cycling routes in the area, or you can simply enjoy a leisurely stroll around the lake, which has its own cafe half way round selling sandwiches, potatoes, sausage rolls and the like along with milkshakes, frappes and i

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