We are the Take a Hike Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
I last did this walk from Rivington on 02.06.13, so some time spent navigating may be required.
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A walk of two halves. Firstly, a walk through woods and fields onto moorland up to the trig point on Winter Hill. Secondly, a leisurely walk through part of the Rivington Terraced Gardens, viewing some of the buildings and follies.
https://www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk/https://leverhulme.net/our-history
The route from Winter Hill to Rivington Pike is across moorland which can be muddy and wet. Please wear suitable footwear.
Possibility of drinks after the walk.https://whatpub.com/pubs/BOL/027/crown-horwich1 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 7QJ Their car park is accessed from the A683.
https://www.visitnorthwest.com/sights/lower-rivington-reservoir/ Car park: "The most southerly is just off Rivington Lane, opposite Rivington and Blackrod High School (postcode BL6 7RU). This is the nearest car park to Liverpool Castle."
