Rivington

The recent wet weather dictated that this week's walk should be over 'firm' ground! Consequently, a route in the Rivington area, near Chorley, was chosen. This took in the Visitor Centre, Rivington Hall and Barn, the Tower and the summit of Rivington Pike with its splendid view over the Lancashire plain.

The start of the walk from the car park at the Visitor Centre.
A sudden shower as we started our walk necessitated a dash for cover under a dining shelter provided by the GoApe activity centre. Ten minutes later we 'Aped' our way along the shore of Rivington Lower Reservoir.

The Rivington Pre-school and Primary School. The children were preparing for their Christmas show. Oh Happy Memories!? 

The hamlet that is Rivington

The streams were in spate following the recent heavy rain.

Part of the ornamental gardens on the Leverhulme estate

The sinister looking 'Pigeon Tower'

The view of the reservoirs from the Pigeon Tower

Continuing on up to the Pike 

Jim poses against the background of the Lancashire plain

Rivington Lower Reservoir

Looking back to the pigeon tower

The TV mast on Winter Hill rising out of the cloud

Part of Rivington & Blackrod High School

Liverpool Castle on the shore of the reservoir looking back to the tower on Rivington Pike

Our route, starting from the car park on the left

The height profile of our walk