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| 01Start | OS Grid Ref: SD 62781 13851 SatNav: 53.61987000,-2.56415000 |
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Follow path from cafe by Go Ape reception down towards th lake. |
| 02Fence | OS Grid Ref: SD 62762 13799 SatNav: 53.61940000,-2.56443000 |
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Upon reaching the fence turn South (left) following the path as it curves around the reservoir. |
| 03Lake Edge | OS Grid Ref: SD 62739 13702 SatNav: 53.61852850,-2.56476040 |
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Continue South along path parallel to reservoir. |
| 04Junction | OS Grid Ref: SD 62868 13145 SatNav: 53.61353090,-2.56274550 |
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Continue South (right fork) at this junction. |
| 05Liverpool Castle | OS Grid Ref: SD 62864 13050 SatNav: 53.61267680,-2.56279080 |
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After wandering around 'Liverpool Castle' (folly) take the path SE heading away from its entrance. |
| 06Car Park | OS Grid Ref: SD 63523 12865 SatNav: 53.61105660,-2.55280850 |
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Turn left (north) along path beside road. |
| 07Rivington Lane | OS Grid Ref: SD 63510 12951 SatNav: 53.61182670,-2.55301240 |
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Carefully cross Rivington Lane to pick up path on the other side which heads NE. |
| 08Branch | OS Grid Ref: SD 63729 13119 SatNav: 53.61335430,-2.54972930 |
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Turn SE (right) to briefly follow well marked path. |
| 09Roynton Road | OS Grid Ref: SD 63857 13017 SatNav: 53.61244410,-2.54778740 |
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Turn sharp left (North) along Roynton Road, a track heading up the slope. Some good views South over the reservoirs. |
| 10Gardens | OS Grid Ref: SD 63808 13746 SatNav: 53.61899940,-2.54861350 |
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Pass through gate and turn NE (right) to ascend the slope. |
| 11Japanese Lake | OS Grid Ref: SD 63858 13796 SatNav: 53.61945120,-2.54786250 |
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Follow path North beside the lake. Possible detour here NE to Italian Lake and top of the ridge with views to Lake District and coast on a clear day !!! |
| 12Archway | OS Grid Ref: SD 63847 13895 SatNav: 53.62033580,-2.54803420 |
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Pass under ornamental arch and turn immediately North (right) along substantial path. |
| 13Levers Bridge | OS Grid Ref: SD 63826 14247 SatNav: 53.62350470,-2.54839900 |
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Pass under Levers Bridge and to continue North. Another chance here to detour East (right) for views over Lancashire plain. |
| 14Leave Track | OS Grid Ref: SD 63869 14566 SatNav: 53.62636810,-2.54777670 |
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Leave substantial track to take path NW (left) down slope. |
| 15Half Brook | OS Grid Ref: SD 63725 14631 SatNav: 53.62694070,-2.54996540 |
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Pass through gate and turn briefly North (right) to cross to North side of Half Brook. |
| 16Follow Brook | OS Grid Ref: SD 63713 14694 SatNav: 53.62751330,-2.55015850 |
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Turn SW (left) following path beside Half Brook. |
| 17Rivington Hall | OS Grid Ref: SD 63341 14516 SatNav: 53.62588450,-2.55575900 |
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Follow path on North side of Rivington Barn through picnic area. Toilets and refreshments available here at weekends. |
| 18Leave Hall | OS Grid Ref: SD 63230 14523 SatNav: 53.62593540,-2.55743270 |
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Carefully follow road SW away from the barn area. |
| 19Lane Again | OS Grid Ref: SD 62771 14345 SatNav: 53.62430650,-2.56436350 |
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Upon reaching Rivington Lane turn NW (right). Take care, no footpath beside road. |
| 21Primary School | OS Grid Ref: SD 62534 14401 SatNav: 53.62479000,-2.56795000 |
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Immediately past school grounds turn left (south) to end of car park. |
| 20Horobin Lane | OS Grid Ref: SD 62628 14487 SatNav: 53.62557000,-2.56653000 |
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At road junction turn SW (left) along Horrobin Lane using path past school. |
| 22Parking End | OS Grid Ref: SD 62553 14253 SatNav: 53.62346660,-2.56764650 |
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At end of car park take southerly (right) path down towards the water and then beside the lake. |
| 23Zip Line | OS Grid Ref: SD 62692 13782 SatNav: 53.61924120,-2.56547930 |
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Turn left (NE) along path past 'Go Ape' back to cafe area. |
| 24Refreshments | OS Grid Ref: SD 62822 13889 SatNav: 53.62020850,-2.56352660 |
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All done. Information Centre and cafe to relax and enjoy. |
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