| Walk: | Rivington Great House Barn, Rivington Pike, Pike Cottage, Two Lads, Winter Hill , Noon Hill, Lower Hempshaw's, Lead Mines Clough, Yarrow Reservoir, Rivington | ||
| Start Point: | Great House Barn | Grid Ref: | SD 628 138 |
| Distance: | 10 miles | Ascent: | 1,300 feet |
| Weather: | A dry but dull day with mist on Winter Hill | ||
| Accompanied by: |
On my own |
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| Comments: | I headed up to the Pike through the Terraced Gardens then continued on to Pike Cottage. From here I walked across to the Lad Stones and on to Winter Hill. After walking past all the masts in mist, I continued straight on, just following the path as I couldn't see any landmarks. As I descended the mist lifted and I eventually reached Noon Hill. From there I headed down to the Belmont Road and across to the Rivington Road. After heading down past Lower and Upper Henshaw's I continued on to Lead Mines Clough and returned via the Yarrow Reservoir. | ||
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Japanese Garden . . .
and again
Information about the Terraced Gardens
Rivington Pike
Looking back to the Pike across Pike Cottage garden
There's still snow on Winter Hill!!
Noon Hill
Looking back to Winter Hill from the Lower Hempshaw's path
Lead Mines Clough
Yarrow Reservoir with Winter Hill, Rivington Pike and the Pigeon Tower in the distance
The outflow from Yarrow Reservoir
Yarrow Reservoir with Winter Hill behind