23rd November 2012

Friday, 23rd November 2012

Walk:	Rivington Pike, Winter Hill, Two Lads Hill, Wilderswood, River Douglas
Start Point:	Rivington Hall Barn drive	Grid Ref:	SD 632 143
Distance:	6.4 miles	Ascent:	1,070 feet
Weather:	Dry	Time:	3 hours
Comments:	Today I headed directly up the steps through the terraced gardens to reach the Pigeon Tower. After making my way to Rivington Pike I decided to head directly across to Winter Hill and was pleased to find that it wasn't as boggy as I thought it would have been. A tarmac road took me quickly to the Two Lads cairns where I stopped for lunch. From here I headed south-east to meet the path across Wilder's Moor. After a short stretch through Wilderswood I made my way past Ormston's Farm and crossed the River Douglas via the footbridge. From here it was a straightforward walk through Rivington Country Park and back to the car.

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Straight up the steps and under the arch . . .

then through the left hand arch

Not much of a waterfall considering all the rain we have had recently

The triple arches lead to . . .

another set of steps . . .

leading to the Pigeon Tower . . .

and views to Yarrow and Anglezarke Reservoirs

Underneath the arches . . .

some of which have been filled in . . .

with slabs of concrete containing pigeon holes

The huge rocks ensure that no-one drives down this route

Another of the many views I have taken of Rivington Pike

The route from the Pike to Winter Hill - just over a mile away . . .

and looking back from about two thirds of the way across

Two Lads cairn, Mast and the photographer!!!

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Sunshine in Wilderswood

The footbridge crosses the River Douglas with steps that parallel . . .

a feeder stream . . .

littered with rocks . . .

providing waterfalls . . .

to enjoy as you climb . . .

up the numerous steps . . .

to the top

Looking back down to the footbridge . . .

where a couple and a dog provide perspective

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