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Rivington seven-arched bridge

The track passes beneath the bridge, and not far beyond, forks. The left branch goes through a pair of gate pillars, all that remain of the Stone House Lodge that stood here. Ignore this branch, and to continue the route, take the right-hand, descending track. This soon passes an ornamental pond.

Beyond the pond, you pass through a metal gate and join another track at a U-bend. Continue descending in much the same direction for some distance. Just beyond a gate another track appears below, to the right. Ignore this, instead continuing with the higher track – the two soon merge as they reach a surfaced lane.

Turn right down the lane, which is the one used at the start of the walk, beside the school. Walk down to the main road and turn right to return to the car park.

WALK 4

Rivington Pike

Start/FinishCar park, opposite Horwich and Blackrod High School (SD634128)Distance5km (3 miles)Height gain230m (755ft)TerrainFarmland; moorland; woodland – good paths throughout

The tower on Rivington Pike is a conspicuous landmark, and is also included in Walk 3. Here, the ascent is rather more direct, and for most of the climb, follows the course taken during the annual Rivington Pike Fell Race, which the winning runners contrive to complete in around 17 minutes – that’s up and down!