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View of Rivington Reservoir – The Japanese Garden loop from Adlington

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View of Rivington Reservoir – The Japanese Garden loop from Adlington

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View of Rivington Reservoir – The Japanese Garden loop from Adlington

02:25

20.9km

430m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.74 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

North of this dam is the upper Rivington Reservoir, the lower reservoir is to the south. There are also two more reservoirs to the north which form this chain of …

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2.84 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 …

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6.20 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.

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6.30 km

The Japanese Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

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6.85 km

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

nice area, lovely views

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7.65 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 …

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10.5 km

Two Lads

Peak

20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

6.97 km

1.26 km

652 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

6.20 km

6.03 km

1.25 km

399 m

178 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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View of Rivington Reservoir – The Japanese Garden loop from Adlington

View of Rivington Reservoir

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Japanese Lake, Rivington Terraced Gardens

The Japanese Garden

Stone-arched entrance to Rivington Pike

Rivington Pike Tower

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