Worthington Lakes lie within the Douglas Valley to the north of the village.

The lakes, which are actually three reservoirs (Worthington, Arley and Adlington), were built in the mid-1800s to supply Wigan with drinking water.

They are fed by the River Douglas, which originates on the moors above Rivington and whose natural course was diverted through a tunnel before the reservoirs were created, as the river was not clean enough for drinking water.

Today, the lakes are part of a 50-acre (20 ha) country park, featuring a nature reserve and accessible footpaths.

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