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Rivington Pike Tower – The Japanese Garden loop from Heath Charnock

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Rivington Pike Tower – The Japanese Garden loop from Heath Charnock

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Rivington Pike Tower – The Japanese Garden loop from Heath Charnock

03:12

27.0km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.63 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

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Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the …

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7.70 km

Rivington Pike Tower

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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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9.41 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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14.4 km

Winter Hill Trig Point

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A fantastic view at the top. Making it well worth the effort getting there

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14.8 km

Winter Hill Summit and Transmitter

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Home of Winter Hill transmitter, sending TV signals across the north west of England.

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19.5 km

Pike

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23.2 km

The Japanese Garden

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Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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23.3 km

Japanese Lake, Rivington Terraced Gardens

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Part of the Rivington Terraced Gardens that have been restored over the years by volunteers. This was inspired by one of Lord Leverhulmes trips to Japan.

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27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

5.30 km

2.12 km

1.88 km

1.87 km

726 m

631 m

Surfaces

9.00 km

4.82 km

4.60 km

3.85 km

2.81 km

1.69 km

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Rivington Pike Tower – The Japanese Garden loop from Heath Charnock

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike Tower

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Winter Hill Trig Point

Winter Hill Summit and Transmitter

Pike

The Japanese Garden

Japanese Lake, Rivington Terraced Gardens

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