Lancashire Three Peaks

Welcome to Freshwalks. This classic hike event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and everyone is welcome to join us for a day of hiking and networking in the great outdoors. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

A testing 20km circular route that climbs three of Lancashire’s best-loved hills: Great Hill, Winter Hill and Rivington Pike. With a combined ascent of some 575m /1900ft, it’s a challenging hike offering some of the best views in the county as a rich reward for the effort. We start beside the reservoirs and the first section of the route loops along the shoreline to White Coppice before a sustained climb to the summit of Great Hill, followed by an elevated traverse across the moorland to Winter Hill. It’s then a gentle descent to Rivington Pike before returning to the start point via the famous terraced gardens.

Route: Rivington Brewing Co - Anglezarke Reservoir - Great Hill - Winter Hill - Rivington Pike - Rivington Brewing Co

Distance: 21.5km

Grade: Very Hard (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 453m / Total ascent: 655m

Proposed schedule:

09:30 - Meeting, Rivington Brewing Co

09:45 - Walk starts

12:30 - Picnic stop, location TBC

16:00 - Walk finishes, Rivington Brewing Co

Walk leader: Mark Sutcliffe

Meeting location: Rivington Brewing Co., Horrobin Ln, Chorley PR6 9HE

Parking: Please car share where possible but you will be able to park at Rivington Brewing Co., Horrobin Ln, Chorley PR6 9HE

Public transport: Challenging but possible. Adlington is the nearest station (35 mins walk or 6 mins drive) with an hourly service and direct connection to Manchester Piccadilly. If you fancy leaving the car at home, let us know and we can help co-ordinate a taxi transfer or lift for the short journey.

Toilets: Public toilets open at start. None en-route.

Lunch: Please bring a packed lunch and we'll stop somewhere appropriate en-route, most likely between 12:00 and 12:30, subject to weather.

Post walk: You are welcome to join other walkers for post-hike refreshments and optional food at the excellent Rivington Brewing Co.

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