The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Rivington

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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Rivington

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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Rivington

01:48

6.00km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.54 km

Japanese Lake, Rivington Terraced Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Part of the Rivington Terraced Gardens that have been restored over the years by volunteers. This was inspired by one of Lord Leverhulmes trips to Japan.

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1.79 km

The Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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2.07 km

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

New bench - amazing place to have a break and enjoy the views!!

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2.61 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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2.62 km

View from the Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Had an amazing cloud inversion on my visit

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3.40 km

Thithaven Lake (Italian Lake)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Italian lake - one of many beauty spots in this area once owned by Lord Lever and his family. Stair cases lead up to the Pigeon tower, closest parking would be top two car parks Rivington

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4.50 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall Ravine

Highlight • Waterfall

Lovely tranquil area with waterfall

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6.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.25 km

386 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

2.00 km

625 m

556 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

8°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2022,to the Rivington Pike and back

Free carpark but really busy. Path muddy when wet but still usable. Slippery, be careful. Easy walk, suitable for kids. Our 6yr old enjoyed. No toilets on the path. Take something for your rubbish as there is no litter bins.