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Rivington Pike & Moor loop

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Rivington Pike & Moor loop

Moderate

4.4

(89)

330

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Rivington Pike & Moor loop

03:33

11.8km

390m

Hiking

This moderate 7.3-mile (11.8 km) hike, taking around 3 hours and 33 minutes, offers a diverse journey through the West Pennine Moors. You'll gain about 1278 feet (390 metres) as you explore cultivated gardens, woodlands, and rugged moorland. The route often winds through the historic Rivington Terraced Gardens, with their…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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913 m

Rivington Hall Barn Cafe

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful cafe in a cruck barn that was built in 1706. It has been used as a cafe and managed by the same family since 1953.
They serve a …

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2.52 km

The Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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3.00 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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6.60 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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10.2 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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10.6 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

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

1.58 km

1.48 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

3.94 km

2.54 km

2.10 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

19°C

14°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 11, 2024,Rivington Pike & Moor loop

Sunshine and a light breeze perfect walking weather today. I've not been to Rivington pike for years so took the opportunity with a break from the poor weather to get some fresh air. I had spotted a route on Komoot and went to explore the moor loop, I was surprised by newly layed paths and a new cairn at the …

March 28, 2024,Rivington pike/2lads/ winter hill

Beautiful day for a hike to see Rivington pike/2lads/ winter hill

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Rivington Pike & Moor loop

Rivington Hall Barn Cafe

The Japanese Garden

Rivington Pike Tower

Winter Hill Summit and TV Mast

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Seven Arched Bridge

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