Monday, 26th March 2013

 

Walk: Rivington Hall Barn, Pigeon Tower, Rivington Pike, Wilderswood, The Castle, Lever Park
Start Point: Rivington Great Barn Grid Ref: SD 628 138
Distance: 6 miles Ascent: 1,550 feet
Weather: Sunny with a very cold and strong wind Time: 6 hours
Comments: After driving beside 5 foot drifts on the way to Rivington I wasn't sure what to expect on the walk. The snow drifts were a delight but the strength of the wind prevented me from climbing the steps to the Pike itself. Walking in the snow was easy due to the fact that I had taken my 'Get a Grip' spikes - the first time I have used them this year!

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The pond beside Rivington Hall Barn

 

Glad I wasn't here . . .

 

when this tree came down!

 

The gully near Rivington Hall Barn . . .

 

looks picturesque today

 

Climbing up towards the Pigeon Tower . . .

 

provides views north towards Great Hill

 

Looking over Yarrow Reservoir from The Pigeon Tower

 

The main track above the terraced gardens . . . 

 

and a blocked track leading into the Gardens

 

A narrow path has been created . . .

 

past some of the snow drifts . . .

 

with a wider path further on . . .

 

and looking back

 

Another snow drift . . .

 

but I turn off to the Pike and opt for the lower path . . .

 

with views to Winter Hill . . .

 

the Two Lads cairns . . .

 

and the back of The Pike - with hardly any snow

 

Back on the main track . . .

 

the wind has caused . . .

 

lots of snow drifts . . .

 

and some clear sections . . .

 

with the main mast on Winter Hill still in view

 

The case of the disappearing fence

 

Instead of the new growth of Spring . . .

 

the tree has a dressing of snow . . .

 

in the midst of another gully

 

Wilderswood

 

The llama is hopeful . . .

 

that someone will feed him . . .

 

but he will be disappointed

 

Not much snow in The Castle . . .

 

where there are views over Lower Rivington Reservoir . . .

 

and back up to The Pike . . .

 

which can also be seen from Lever Park

 

Snow adorns the shores . . .

 

of the reservoir

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