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East 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.
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.
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 west of Ramsbottom.
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