What to do and see in Greater Manchester, England: The Best Bodies of Water

July 8, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including Hollingworth Lake, Greenbooth Reservoir, Dove Stone Reservoir, Dovestone Resevoir, Blackleach Country Park, Rochdale Canal, Manchester Ship Canal, Worthington Lakes, Roman Lakes, Sale Water Park.
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1. Hollingworth Lake

Rakewood Road, Rochdale OL15 0AQ England +44 1706 373421 http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/Pages/hollingworth-lake.aspx
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 887 reviews

Hollingworth Lake

Reviewed By K9431TProberts - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Had a lovely Sunday evening walk around the lake as the sun was going down stunning views and at 2.5 miles it’s a great walk nice to see ice cream shop open half way round really beautiful place.

2. Greenbooth Reservoir

Greenbooth Road Norden, Rochdale England
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

Greenbooth Reservoir

Reviewed By CannolliJoe65

Great place for walking. Lovely views. Definately walk round all 3 reservoirs or a really good walk. Clean and great for taking the dogs.

3. Dove Stone Reservoir

Greenfield Saddleworth, Greenfield OL3 7NE England http://www.visitoldham.com/attractions/dove-stone-reservoir-p102871
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

Dove Stone Reservoir

Reviewed By 42joannew - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Beautiful surroundings calm. Worth the visit for a walk around. There are walks for different abilities. There is toilet facilities benches for picnics. Wrap up warm on colder or windy days . Be prepared it does get busy for the parking so need to be there reasonably early.

4. Dovestone Resevoir

Peak District National Park, Oldham England http://www.visitoldham.com/attractions/dove-stone-reservoir-p102871
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 287 reviews

Dovestone Resevoir

Reviewed By 584tonyg - Oldham, United Kingdom

Stunning views, lovely walk, a must see and do, don’t forget to put a ticket on your car, it’s only 60p...you won’t be disappointed with these stunning views, very picturesque.

5. Blackleach Country Park

2 John Street, Walkden, Salford M28 3TD England +44 161 790 7746 http://www.salford.gov.uk/blackleach
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Blackleach Country Park

Reviewed By denewton - Manchester, United Kingdom

First time visit and was really impressed. The tar path all the way around the reservoir was clean & tidy. The views across the water were lovely and the sun was shining - a bonus.

6. Rochdale Canal

from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge., Rochdale England +44 1706 813170 http://www.myrochdalecanal.org.uk/
Excellent
49%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 83 reviews

Rochdale Canal

Reviewed By cosmonadz - Manchester, United Kingdom

Excellent cycling path on the Rochdale canal. Starting at the National Cycling centre (Etiahd Campus) you can either go north towards Rochdale or South towards Ashton/Bredbury. Having elected to head south on a sunny day the cycle path was excellent. Decent paths all along well lit and taking in some great views of locks, meadow, fields,hills and boats. Mostly very flat with the odd incline on every lock it is a great place to start off cycling as a beginner. Cycled 12 miles to Bredbury and back again in under 3 hrs was well worth the effort.

7. Manchester Ship Canal

The Quays, Manchester England +44 151 330 1003 http://www.shipcanal.co.uk/
Excellent
39%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 215 reviews

Manchester Ship Canal

Reviewed By I3762CKterrid

Walked around the area, visited the mall. My goal was to see the Lawry art exhibit which was excellent. Had a spot of tea. Lots to do-You can take tours of the tv shows sets. Walk over to the museum. See a play.

8. Worthington Lakes

Chorley Road, Wigan WN1 2XN England http://www.unitedutilities.com/worthington-lakes.aspx
Excellent
38%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 74 reviews

Worthington Lakes

Reviewed By tr4v3ljohn - Standish, United Kingdom

Awsome walk, can just walk around lake 1 or 2 or around all if you like. Alot of wild life on the trails. There is also a free car park off chorley road. Highly reccomend

9. Roman Lakes

Roman Bridge Lakes Lakes Road, Marple, Stockport SK6 7HB England +44 161 427 2039 [email protected] http://www.romanlakes.co.uk/index.htm
Excellent
49%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 99 reviews

Roman Lakes

Reviewed By sharmanw2016 - Stockport, United Kingdom

Worth a visit in the warmer months. Lots of wTer so beware if taking fast toddlers ,!, nice cafe and simple walks.

10. Sale Water Park

Rifle Road, Sale M33 2LX England +44 161 962 0118 http://www.visitmanchester.com/what-to-do/boatingandcanoeing/MAN-144111_salewaterpark
Excellent
34%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 183 reviews

Sale Water Park

Reviewed By Cstjon3

I visited the park yesterday very impressed but more impressed with quality and service of the cafe , due to the new covid restriction it will only be a take away service but there were plenty of seating areas outside . What more could you ask for a bacon balm and hot chocolate after brisk walk

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