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An Easy Paced Wellness Walk of a little under 6mls with 300m of accumulated ascent over the day. Exploring many of the Weird & Wonderful Features of Rivington Gardens & Visiting Rivington Pike, The Pigeon Tower, The Tiered Bridge, Liverpool Castle & much more. Let’s hope for good weather allowing us some excellent views in every direction from Rivington Pike, but whatever the weather it’s always an interesting walk.
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We’ll be having a picnic lunch, bring food & drink, and don’t forget to bring something to sit on, a mat, or even a plastic shopping back will be OK. 😊
Walk Leader - Karl
Karl is a qualified International Mountain Leader with over 20 years experience of safely leading people on their ‘Best Mountain Trip Of A Lifetime’ across the world. Before that he taught Outdoor Education & Sport in Colleges. He also has Mental Health & Outdoor First Aid qualifications – so you’ll be in safe hands.
Now returning to his roots he likes nothing more than introducing people to local walks – about which he always has a wealth of interesting and fun facts. Karl is especially good at making sure everyone has a good day out – join him on one his walks and find out for yourself.
Kit List
- Snacks & a drink
- Camera (its all about the pics!)
- Walking poles really recommended!
- Sturdy footwear
- Dogs MUST be well behaved- this means good recall & good around people, other dogs & livestock.
- Doggie essentials! (e.g. lead, harness)
- Waterproofs
- Spare warm layer
- Hat & Gloves
- We recommend layers!
- Money for the pub or cafe
MEETING PLACE - Great House Barn & Visitor Centre Rivington
We’ll meet outside the cafe plenty of free parking nearby. Please arrive in plenty of time for a prompt 10:00hrs start. (53.6201212, -2.5630157)
Facilities
- Cafe or Pub Available
- No Swimming Available
- Toilets Available
- No Public Transport Available
- No Transport Provided
- Dogs Allowed
Toilets should be available at the start & finish of the walk A cafe is available at finish & May be open before the walk Dogs allowed: 1pp must be well behaved, not constantly barking & must remain under control. Please no extendable leads as they are a trip hazard.
Mixed Weather
We’re expecting mixed weather on this walk – so make sure you bring waterproofs AND an extra warm layer, but who knows might be nice & sunny?
Donations
All of our walks are provided free of charge thanks to our funders, generous donations and our passionate volunteers. If you’re interested in supporting wellness walks by volunteering or donating please follow the links below. We look forward to walking with you!
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- You MUST book a place on this walk via the Wellness Walks site. You MUST supply the information requested – this is to keep YOU & our leaders safe in the unlikely event of an emergency.
- If you do not have suitable clothing & equipment you may not be allowed on a walk for your own safety.