Rivington Pike at 362m is a very popular summit for runners and walkers. The trails up through the terraced gardens are a lot of fun to run and you can extend the loop by taking in Winter Hill. Get up early or take a head torch and run in the evening to avoid the crowds although it's quite fun running up past them at any time.
The tower was built in 1733 on the site of the ancient beacon. It was a hunting lodge but when restored none of the internal features where kept and the door and windows have been blocked.

Nowhere Bound

December 7, 2019

Get there early if you want a crowd free summit, it gets quite busy up there.

Jessica Mather

November 28, 2021

Rivington Pike is always a busy little hill. Part of the West Pennine Moors. Lots of different approaches through the terraced gardens or over from winter hill.

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Location: Rivington, Chorley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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