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Rivington

Two Lads' Cairn – Seven Arched Bridge loop from Rivington

Moderate

4.5

(6)

62

hikers

Two Lads' Cairn – Seven Arched Bridge loop from Rivington

02:59

10.3km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.50 km

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

New bench - amazing place to have a break and enjoy the views!!

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2

2.72 km

Japanese Lake and Waterfall

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3

5.75 km

Two Lads' Cairn

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Built on what is thought to be an Anglo-Saxon site, "Two Lads" was constructed over a period of nearly two years by Robin Smith. The two cairns commemorate the tragic …

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4

6.45 km

The Pike Snack Shack

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Mon - Fri 0800 - 1800
Sat - Sun 0900 - 1800

Cash and card excepted, min spend on card £2.00

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5

8.19 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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6

8.20 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

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The Pigeon Tower (AKA The Dovecote Tower) was built in 1910 by Lord Leverhulme as part of the Rivington Estate. The lower two floors where home to ornamental and rare …

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7

8.41 km

Thithaven Lake (Italian Lake)

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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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8

8.51 km

Seven Arched Bridge

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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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10.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

2.50 km

898 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

3.83 km

982 m

451 m

326 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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