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Rivington Pike Tower – The Old Barn Cafe loop from Adlington

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Rivington Pike Tower – The Old Barn Cafe loop from Adlington

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Rivington Pike Tower – The Old Barn Cafe loop from Adlington

02:20

29.1km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 16 m

After 29.0 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.15 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Highlight • Historical Site

The Pigeon Tower (AKA The Dovecote Tower) was built in 1910 by Lord Leverhulme as part of the Rivington Estate. The lower two floors where home to ornamental and rare …

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8.95 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington …

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15.5 km

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reservoir between Chorley and Bolton owned by United Utilties. There are some amazing views on lots of climb around here

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16.5 km

Scenic Road to the Mast

Highlight • Cycleway

Great stretch of road beautiful scenery

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19.6 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The Pike snack shack

"Friendly staff Great atmosphere.

"Great location lovely friendly owners hot brew on a cold walk ..super"

"Great hot chocolate served , for a donation, whilst we waited."

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29.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

5.78 km

3.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.60 km

3.92 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

25°C

13°C

0 %

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Rivington Pike Tower – The Old Barn Cafe loop from Adlington

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Rivington Pike Tower

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

Scenic Road to the Mast

The Old Barn Cafe

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