Rivington Pike Tower – The Japanese Garden loop from Heath Charnock

Routes

Running trails & routes

Rivington Pike Tower – The Japanese Garden loop from Heath Charnock

Hard

runners

Rivington Pike Tower – The Japanese Garden loop from Heath Charnock

03:12

27.0km

600m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.63 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the …

Tip by

7.70 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 …

Tip by

9.41 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 …

Tip by

14.4 km

Winter Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic view at the top. Making it well worth the effort getting there

Tip by

14.8 km

Winter Hill Summit and Transmitter

Highlight • Summit

Home of Winter Hill transmitter, sending TV signals across the north west of England.

Tip by

19.5 km

Pike

Highlight • Other

23.2 km

The Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

Tip by

23.3 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.

Tip by