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WALK 3

Wilderswood and the edge of Rivington Moor

Start/FinishCar park, opposite Horwich and Blackrod High School (SD643128)Distance8km (5 miles)Height gain312m (1024ft)TerrainGenerally good paths throughout; moorland fringe; often rough underfoot

It is impossible to wander through the wooded lower reaches of Rivington Country Park and not wonder about that square building on the skyline. The structure, which goes by the name ‘Rivington Pike’, sits on the site of a beacon – a bonfire used to send warning messages in times of danger. This walk takes a roundabout route to the top of the pike, a spot that has a magnificent view when the air is clear and still. A moonlight walk up here, especially in winter snow, is simply quite magical.

Although this walk begins in the lower reaches of Rivington Country Park, there are two other possible starting points. One at Wilderswood (SD650124), where there is a convenient car park, and the other at SD638149. You might also want to leave some time to explore the terraced gardens built for Lord Leverhulme.