As a change from our usual trips into the countryside, we had been invited to join Alison’s son Mark, his girlfriend Emma, her mum and partner, for a meal on Saturday evening at a Chinese restaurant, near Rochdale. Rather than return home afterwards, it made sense to take our bed with us and stay overnight in Fufu, parked on a neighbour’s driveway. A most enjoyable evening was followed by a good night’s sleep.
Hollingworth Lake
Sunday morning did not promise much in terms of fine weather, but we decided to go for a walk around Hollingworth Lake, which is man-made, 130 acres, and originally built to provide water for the Rochdale Canal but developed as a resort in the 1860s.
The lake can be viewed by passing traffic on the M62 motorway, high above and to the southeast. Motorway travel is often disorienting, and I have looked down many times and wondered where this lake is.
There is a good path around the lake and walking around it was a popular activity despite the weather. There were many dogs being exercised and even a scarlet macaw being taken for a walk.
The lake is the home of the Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club who were holding races whilst we were there.
"See-u-Later" 
Looks a great place, love the photo with the motorway in the distance.
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Yes, it is surprising how close the motorway seems from the lake, but it looks further on the map. The sailing made me wish I was still a boat owner; they looked to be having fun.
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