Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Wheelton

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Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Wheelton

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Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Wheelton

05:52

20.0km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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481 m

White Coppice to Great Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This is a great hiking path that starts at White Coppice cricket club that takes you up past Joe Whitter, the fell runner’s memorial, and onwards up to Great Hill …

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3.41 km

Great Hill Summit Shelter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the West Pennine Moors, so plenty bog around, well pathed from white coppice and over spitlers edge. One of my favorite local hills. Views over to Darwen Tower …

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8.24 km

Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the west Pennine Hills Winter Hill stands at 456m. There is a trig point and several radio and communications masts on the summit. There is also a memorial …

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12.0 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington …

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12.9 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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13.1 km

Thithaven Lake (Italian Lake)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Italian lake - one of many beauty spots in this area once owned by Lord Lever and his family. Stair cases lead up to the Pigeon tower, closest parking would be top two car parks Rivington

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13.2 km

Seven Arched Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The seven arched bridge was commissioned by Lord Leverhulme to mimic a bridge he'd seen in Africa. It gives access to the summer houses and terraced gardens above the main …

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18.1 km