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Rivington Pike Tower – Japanese Lake Loop from Rivington

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Rivington Pike Tower – Japanese Lake Loop from Rivington

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March 25, 2022

Rivington Pike Tower – Japanese Lake Loop from Rivington

Moderate

03:34

11.8km

3.3km/h

380m

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

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1.99 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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2.06 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.83 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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7.72 km

The Pike Snack Shack

Highlight • Cafe

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

Cash and card excepted, min spend on card £2.00

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8.78 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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9.25 km

The Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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9.72 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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9.78 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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11.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.12 km

3.56 km

1.04 km

940 m

125 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

2.11 km

1.92 km

1.28 km

1.21 km

489 m

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Rivington Pike Tower – Japanese Lake Loop from Rivington

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast

The Pike Snack Shack

Rivington Pike Tower

The Japanese Garden

Thithaven Lake (Italian Lake)

Seven Arched Bridge

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