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Lancashire Light Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street,
Bury BL9 0EY - Tel : 0161-764 7790. A trip on the East Lancashire
Railway is a journey back in time. The original rail line was
opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe,
and continued along the Irwell Valley to Rawtenstall. The line
is now just over 12 miles long. The railway is open every weekend
of the year and holds a number of themed events and galas throughout
the year including Diesel, Steam and Thomas Events and also offers
Driver Experience Courses. www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk.
Location: The line passes
through Ramsbottom. |
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Fusiliers’ Museum Lancashire, Wellington
Barracks, Bolton Road, Bury BL8 2PL0 - Tel: 0161 764 2208. The
Fusilier Collection in Bury tells the exciting story of one of
Lancashire’s most famous Regiments, tracing the 300 year
history from 1688 to 1968. www.fusiliersmuseum-lancashire.org.uk.
About 4 miles south of
Ramsbottom. |
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HOLLINGWORTH
LAKE COUNTRY PARK, Rakewood Road, Littleborough. Tel: Visitor
Centre: 01706 373421. Lying at the foot of Blackstone Edge, there
are a wide variety of footpaths and trails exploring the surrounding
countryside. A regular programme of guided walks, cycle trips
and outdoor activities are organised by Rochdale's Countryside
Service. There are excellent lakeside restaurants and pubs, craft
shops and entertainment. The one-and-a-half mile walk around
the lake is an easy and relaxing stroll; call into the bird hide
for to view the wide variety of birdlife in the nature reserve
and there are picnic and play areas along the route. About 7 miles
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