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Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

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North West England

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

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Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

01:09

14.1km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.42 km for 158 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.06 km

West Pennine Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

4.81 km

The Pike Snack Shack

Highlight • Cafe

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

Cash and card excepted, min spend on card £2.00

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3

4.82 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

6.53 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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5

6.55 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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6

7.09 km

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

7

8.44 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

8

8.45 km

View from the Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Had an amazing cloud inversion on my visit

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B

14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

1.66 km

1.39 km

1.38 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

5.23 km

3.71 km

3.56 km

1.28 km

322 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

68 %

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