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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Bolton
Horwich

The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

Easy

4.0

(1)

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The Japanese Garden – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

01:56

6.48km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 2.10 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.80 km

Japanese Lake and Waterfall

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2

1.95 km

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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3

2.05 km

The Japanese Garden

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Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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4

2.12 km

Picnic Bench by Japanese Lake

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

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5

2.66 km

Rivington Pike Tower

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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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6

2.67 km

View from the Pike

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Had an amazing cloud inversion on my visit

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7

3.73 km

The Pike Snack Shack

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

Cash and card excepted, min spend on card £2.00

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6.48 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

1.71 km

624 m

433 m

419 m

202 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.76 km

1.14 km

790 m

442 m

352 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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