Rivington Terraced Garden

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Overview

Climb through the Terraced Gardens to Rivington Pike (hope for good view). Then descend to Lower Rivington Resr and return to the start point.

The photos are of 1) Japanese Gardens, and 2) Rivington Green at Xmas.

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 152.4m / 500ft
Type:: circular

We normally go for post walk refreshments, but at the time of writing the opening hours of establishments in the Rivington locality is not known.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 63226 14320
Nearest postcode:: BL6 7SB
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet at the junction of tracks just before Rivington Hall (Upper) Barn. Plenty of car parking in the locality.

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