Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger firmly on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester When the sun is beating down on Greater Manchester - and it does happen, occasionally - there aren't many places better to spend the day than by a body of water.
We might be a long way from the coast here, but we've got plenty of stunning reservoirs and lakes you can visit instead. You really don't have to travel far from the city to find yourself surrounded by rolling hills, picturesque woodland and water. Read more: Best beaches near Manchester within a two-hour drive However inviting the water might look, please don't be tempted to take a dip unless you're at a designated site like Sale Water Park, which runs supervised
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