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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Rivington

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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Rivington

Easy

4.8

(22)

198

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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Rivington

01:48

6.00km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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

Start point

Parking

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1.54 km

Japanese Lake, Rivington Terraced Gardens

Highlight • Structure

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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1.79 km

The Japanese Garden

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Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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2.07 km

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.61 km

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 Pike Tower was formerly used as a hunting lodge by Squire John Andrews, sheltering shooting parties out on a jolly from Rivington Hall. After decades of disrepair and vandalism the castellated top has been renovated, the roof and chimney replaced, and the door and windows bricked up. Inside, and now unable to be seen, are a fireplace and a small stone-flagged cellar. Due to erosion the doorway now stands a good forty inches above the soil rendering the Tower’s foundations clearly visible

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2.62 km

View from the Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Had an amazing cloud inversion on my visit

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3.40 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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4.50 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall Ravine

Highlight • Waterfall

Lovely tranquil area with waterfall

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6.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.25 km

386 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

2.00 km

625 m

556 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

20°C

11°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Rivington

Japanese Lake and Waterfall

Japanese Lake, Rivington Terraced Gardens

The Japanese Garden

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake

Rivington Pike Tower

View from the Pike

Thithaven Lake (Italian Lake)

Stone Bridge and Waterfall Ravine

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