Rivington lies on the south-western edge of the West Pennine Moors, with excellent access from the north and south via the M61 motorway, through Horwich and Chorley.
Walking and riding trails in and around the area reveal many interesting features including two cruck barns, the ruined replica of Liverpool Castle, Leverhulme's Terraced Gardens and Rivington Pike.
Great House Information Centre in Lever Park, adjacent to the shores of Lower Rivington Reservoir, is open throughout the year offering visitors a variety of exhibitions on the local and natural history of the area, ideas for other places to visit in the West Pennine Moors and an insight into the water business.
Site facilities
The recreation site facilities available at Rivington include:
- toilets
- picnic area
- dogs allowed
- telephone
- shop
- restaurant/ takeaway food
- car parking
- disabled toilet and baby change facilities available (RADAR key)
- wheelchair friendly - some paths suitable for assisted wheelchair users.
Opening times
Great House Information Centre is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30am until 4:30pm, and is also open on Bank holidays from 10:30 until 4:30pm. It is closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Lever Park is open dawn to dusk throughout the year.
You can download the Ranger's podcast on Rivington Pike. MP3 format.
For more information contact :
Central Catchment Team
T:01204 691549
F:01204 667811
Great House Information Centre, Rivington Lane, Bolton, BL6 7SB