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Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

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Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

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Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

01:09

14.1km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.42 km for 158 m

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Bus stop

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3.06 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The Pike snack shack

"Friendly staff Great atmosphere.

"Great location lovely friendly owners hot brew on a cold walk ..super"

"Great hot chocolate served , for a donation, whilst we waited."

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6.53 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 species of pigeon and dove with the third floor kept as a sitting room with amazing views. Lady Leverholme used to enjoy sewing here.

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6.55 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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7.09 km

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.44 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 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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