Rivington Gardens Circular
Description
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 142 m - 01Start =>Follow path from cafe by Go Ape reception down towards th lake.
- 2 : km 0.06 - alt. 140 m - 02Fence =>Upon reaching the fence turn South (left) following the path as it curves around the reservoir.
- 3 : km 0.19 - alt. 135 m - 03Lake Edge =>Continue South along path parallel to reservior.
- 4 : km 0.76 - alt. 140 m - 04Junction =>Continue South (right fork) at this junction.
- 5 : km 0.85 - alt. 142 m - 05Liverpool Castle =>After wandering around 'Liverpool Castle' (folly) take the path SE heading away from its entrance.
- 6 : km 1.53 - alt. 142 m - 06Car Park =>Turn left (north) along path beside road.
- 7 : km 1.62 - alt. 145 m - 07Rivington Lane =>Carefully cross Rivington Lane to pick up path on the other side which heads NE.
- 8 : km 1.9 - alt. 181 m - 08Branch =>Turn SE (right) to briely follow well marked path.
- 9 : km 2.04 - alt. 189 m - 09Roynton Road =>Turn sharp left (North) along Roynton Road, a track heading up the slope. Some good views South over the reservoirs.
- 10 : km 2.77 - alt. 263 m - 10Gardens =>Pass through gate and turn NE (right) to ascend the slope.
- 11 : km 2.84 - alt. 273 m - 11Japanese Lake =>Folllow path Noth beside the lake. Possible detour hers NE to Italian Lake and top of the ridge with views to Lake District and coast on a clear day !!!
- 12 : km 2.93 - alt. 276 m - 12Archway =>Pass under ornimental arch and turn immediately North (right) along substantial path.
- 13 : km 3.28 - alt. 273 m - 13Levers Bridge =>Pass under Levers Bridge and to continue North. Another chance here to detour East (right) for views over Lancashire plain.
- 14 : km 3.6 - alt. 250 m - 14Leave Track =>Leave substantial track to take path NW (left) down slope.
- 15 : km 3.76 - alt. 218 m - 15Half Brook =>Pass through gate and turn briefly North (right) to cross to North side of Half Brook.
- 16 : km 3.83 - alt. 219 m - 16Follow Brook =>Turn SW (left) following path beside Half Brook.
- 17 : km 4.23 - alt. 185 m - 17Rivington Hall =>Follow path on North side of Rivington Barn through picnic area. Toilets and refreshments available here at weekends.
- 18 : km 4.34 - alt. 179 m - 18Leave Hall =>Careully follow road SW away from the barn area.
- 19 : km 4.84 - alt. 149 m - 19Lane Again =>Upon reaching Rivington Lane turn NW (right). Take care, no footpath beside road.
- 20 : km 5.04 - alt. 145 m - 20Horobin Lane =>At road junction turn SW (left) along Horrobin Lane using path past school.
- 21 : km 5.17 - alt. 137 m - 21Primary School =>Immediately past school grounds turn left (south) to end of car park.
- 22 : km 5.31 - alt. 141 m - 22Parking End =>At end of car park take southerly (right) path down towards the waterand then beside the lake.
- 23 : km 5.8 - alt. 132 m - 23Zip Line =>Turn left (NE) along path past 'Go Ape' back to cafe area.
- 24 : km 5.96 - alt. 145 m - 24Refreshments =>All done. Information Centre and cafe to relax and enjoy.
- S/E : km 5.97 - alt. 145 m
Useful Information
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
