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Two Lads' Cairn – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Bolton

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Two Lads' Cairn – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Bolton

Hard

328

runners

Two Lads' Cairn – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Bolton

01:54

15.7km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.41 km

Two Lads' Cairn

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Built on what is thought to be an Anglo-Saxon site, "Two Lads" was constructed over a period of nearly two years by Robin Smith. The two cairns commemorate the tragic …

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2

4.11 km

The Pike Snack Shack

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Mon - Fri 0800 - 1800
Sat - Sun 0900 - 1800

Cash and card excepted, min spend on card £2.00

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3

4.12 km

The Old Barn Cafe

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The Pike snack shack

"Friendly staff Great atmosphere.

"Great location lovely friendly owners hot brew on a cold walk ..super"

"Great hot chocolate served , for a donation, whilst we waited."

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4

5.37 km

Rivington Pike Tower

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Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington …

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5

6.07 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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6

6.08 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

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The Pigeon Tower (AKA The Dovecote Tower) was built in 1910 by Lord Leverhulme as part of the Rivington Estate. The lower two floors where home to ornamental and rare …

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6.12 km

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

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Cracking descent. There are a few cheat lines down the sides to miss a lot of the loose rocks and rubble. Watch for the drop off the concrete, you’ll know …

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12.5 km

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

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Reservoir between Chorley and Bolton owned by United Utilties. There are some amazing views on lots of climb around here

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

2.89 km

590 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

3.77 km

3.49 km

802 m

565 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 14 May

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3°C

13 %

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