Monday, 7th November 2011
| Walk: | Rivington Country Park, Pigeon Tower, Rivington Pike, Wilderswood, Lever Park Castle | ||
| Start Point: | Rivington Park | Grid Ref: | SD 629 139 |
| Distance: | 5.7 miles | Ascent: | 850 feet |
| Weather: | Hazy | ||
| Accompanied by: |
On my own |
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| Comments: | A short walk exploring expand the paths I have walked around Rivington Pike. Wilderswood was pleasant to walk through with its Autumn colours. After the muddy conditions yesterday it was good to stick to maintained tracks. | ||
Scroll down to see photos of the walk
Climbing up through . . .
Rivington Country Park . . .
to the Pigeon Tower . . .
and Rivington Pike
The early stages of the River Douglas
Wilderswood . . .
with its own named route . . .
through the trees
Old farmhouse
Crossing the River Douglas
The Castle in Lever Park . . .
with its ruined features . . .
and ivy covered wall