Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins – Village Green Tearoom loop from Horwich

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Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins – Village Green Tearoom loop from Horwich

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Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins – Village Green Tearoom loop from Horwich

02:13

8.28km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

View of the Tower on Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view tempts you to climb Rivington Peak as well.

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2.07 km

Liverpool Castle Information Sign

Highlight • Monument

The plaque is supposed to provide information about the castle ruins, but unfortunately it is barely legible.

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2.15 km

Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

William Lever built a folly which is a scale replica of Liverpool Castle. Building started in 1912 and the replica, which was not completed, was based on a conjectural reconstruction of the castle prepared by E. W. Cox in 1892.

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2.26 km

Liverpool Castle Ruins with View of Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

2.42 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir and Liverpool Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Beware of dog muck. A lot of folks don't clean it up.

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2.96 km

View of the Boathouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful view of the boathouse on the other side of the reservoir.

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3.17 km

Go Ape Rivington

Highlight • Climb

Located right next to the hikers' car park is the Go Ape climbing forest, featuring 13-meter-high platforms and a zip line across the entire area. Opening hours, prices, reservations, and other information can be found at
goape.co.uk/locations/rivington

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4.14 km

Village Green Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous friendly tea rooms serving good food. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake. Great for hikers, cyclists, dog walkers. Open every day.

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