On 27 February 1958, a Silver City Bristol 170 Freighter (G-AICS) travelling from the Isle of Man to Manchester crashed into Winter Hill (also known as Rivington Moor) several hundred yards away from the mast. Thirty-five people died and 7 were injured

This plaque reads:"Commemorating the death of thirty-five members of the motor trade from the Isle of Man, whose Bristol Wayfarer crashed near this plaque, 27th February 1958. Erected by the Rotary Clubs of Douglas and Horwich 27.02.2008"

Terry lyon

September 10, 2023

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Nice in good weather but I don't think it would be nice in bad weather because its quite exposed

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1. Seven Arched Bridge – The Japanese Garden loop from Rivington

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2. Rivington Pike Tower – Seven Arched Bridge loop from Rivington

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03:22

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3. Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast – The Japanese Garden loop from Rivington

10.3km

03:05

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 450 m

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

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Winter Hill Air Crash Memorial

1. Seven Arched Bridge – The Japanese Garden loop from Rivington

2. Rivington Pike Tower – Seven Arched Bridge loop from Rivington

3. Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast – The Japanese Garden loop from Rivington

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