01 THE CLASSIC
Rivington Pike.
A hilltop walk with memorable views across the surrounding countryside. A great choice if you want to earn that post-walk cup of tea.
STEP OUTSIDE
Walk a little. Wander a lot.
Rivington’s dramatic hills, reservoirs and historic gardens make this a wonderful corner of Lancashire for fresh-air days. Here are a few places to start exploring.
RIVINGTON & BEYOND
There’s more to see outside.
From a gentle loop in the village to a climb with sweeping views, the area around Rivington has routes for different kinds of days. Choose a walk that suits your group, pack sensible shoes and enjoy the scenery.
Routes and ground conditions can change. Use the linked walking information to check directions before setting off.
Bring the dog.
Dogs are welcome at The Greens, and the lanes and reservoir paths nearby make for easy walks. Keep dogs on a lead around livestock.
Streams and footbridges.
Woodland paths cross small streams and open fields. Bring your wellies.
02 A HIDDEN WORLD
Rivington Terraced Gardens.
Winding pathways, stone steps, woodland, lakes and the iconic Pigeon Tower. A good place to slow down and discover the history of the hillside.
03 BY THE WATER
Anglezarke Reservoir.
Water views, peaceful woodland and a scenic route around the reservoir. Some paths can be stony or muddy, especially after rain.
04 TAKE IT EASY
A Rivington village loop.
Prefer a gentler outing? This published 2.3-mile route around Rivington takes approximately 1½ hours and is described as easy, though footwear still matters.
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
A little practical advice.
Bring suitable footwear, dress for Lancashire weather and check route details, daylight and accessibility before heading off. The Terraced Gardens have steep and uneven pathways and are not generally suitable for standard wheelchairs or pushchairs.
If you’re exploring with children, choose a route to match their abilities and keep everyone close to you around water and steep ground.
AFTER THE WALK