Walk: | Rivington, Pigeon Tower, Rivington Pike, Pike Cottage, The Castle | ||
Start Point: | Great House Barn | Grid Ref: | SD 629 139 |
Distance: | 4.5 miles | Ascent: | 770 feet |
Weather: | Overcast initially with some sun breaking through | ||
Accompanied by: |
On my own |
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Comments: | A pleasant walk with more people than I had expected around. Lisa rang to wish me Happy Christmas while I was having a break at The Pike. A few muddy patches after I had headed down from Pike Cottage, emerging at the side of the High School. Parked in the bus lay-by, which was O.K. for Christmas Day but must make sure I don't park there again. |
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Arches just below pigeon tower
Pigeon Tower
Winter Hill from The Pike - TV mast just visible above the cloud
Pike from Pike Cottage
A surprise finding
The Castle
Pike from The Castle
Inside The Castle - just as the sun appears
Sunshine in the woods
Overlooking Lower Rivington Reservoir
Another view of The Pike
So that's where 'Go Ape' is being built
Back of the Great House Barn - empty as it is closed today
The Great House Barn from the road