B Walk - ‘There and back to see how far it is’ with Dave Thornton
8½ miles (13.5km) with 1035ft (315m) Total Ascent
Meet at Rivington Hall Barn Car Park (Sat Nav: BL6 7SB Map Ref: GR 633145), ready for the usual start time of 10.30am.
The walk starts using stony tracks to ascend through Lever Park and includes Lord Leverhulme's ornamental gardens. After following a zig-zag route we head northwards to the western slopes of Rivington Moor which we climb in an easterly direction to reach the summit which should afford stunning views of the surrounding countryside. After passing the TV mast we follow the summit road to Pike cottage and return to the car park via the tower on Rivington Pike.
If there is low cloud I have an alternative walk planned which will include the tower and Rivington reservoirs.