Pictures of Rivington

About Rivington

This is one of the most fascinating and scenically beautiful areas in Lancashire. Rivington Pike rises amongst misty moorland to reach a height of 1,190 feet, at its peak is an old tower used as a beacon, this dates from around 1733 and was built by the then owner of Rivington Hall. A path leads from the Hall through a series of terraced gardens to the top of the moor. The views from this high vantage point are well worth the energy expended in reaching this lovely heather and bracken clad expanse of lonely moorland. Rivington Pike is the setting of many interesting architectural features left from buildings that dominated the landscape long ago, included in these is Rivington Pigeon Tower.

The town of Rivington nestles below the Pike, it is here you will find magnificent Lever Park, presented to the public by the Ist Lord Leverhulme, who was born in Bolton. The town is a charming place, well known for its warmth and friendliness, it lies between the reservoirs of Yarrow and Anglezarke, both offer exceptional water-side walks amidst high upland scenery, boating, fishing and other water-sports. This place is also a paradise for enthusiastic bird-watchers and nature lovers, with a wealth of wild-life habitats to be discovered.

Places to visit include; Rivington's ancient parish church of The Holy Trinity, the 15th century Great House Barn in Lever Park, and Rivington Hall Gardens. These gardens provide a magnificent landscaped setting for Rivington Hall - the hall is not open to public view, but the gardens are a delight, an essential part of any visit to the town! A garden trail is available from the tourist information centre located at the Great House Barn.

Other interesting sights are the vicarage of 1884 and the old village stocks which still stand in their original position near to the vicarage.

With pleasant hotel's, restaurants, cafe's and inns this is the perfect place for an interesting day out, or for a longer stay to explore the beauty of the West Pennines.