Seven Arched Bridge – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

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Seven Arched Bridge – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

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Seven Arched Bridge – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

00:58

11.0km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.23 km for 98 m

After 3.79 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Seven Arched Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The seven arched bridge was commissioned by Lord Leverhulme to mimic a bridge he'd seen in Africa. It gives access to the summer houses and terraced gardens above the main …

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3.83 km

The Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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4.45 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4.46 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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5.32 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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