It's a landmark known across Greater Manchester. Soon, a new community will emerge in the shadow of Stockport's famous viaduct.
30.04.2022 - 09:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Have a wander around Rivington and you never know what you’ll find around the next corner. This village, located between Bolton and Chorley, is where you’ll discover a range of outdoor delights, from beautiful yet wild gardens to mysterious hilltop towers.
Sitting on the banks of Lower Rivington Reservoir, the village itself is made up of a handful of houses, a church, chapel, a tea room and a primary school. It’s overlooked by the West Pennine Moors and the impressive Winter Hill, a sight that’s well-known throughout the area.
There are three other reservoirs nearby, which saw the area dubbed as ‘The Little Lake District’ by the Victorians. Today it's the perfect place for a relaxing stroll beside the water's edge.
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Along the edge of Lower Rivington Reservoir lies Lever Park, which was created by William Lever - Lord Leverhulme - who founded the firm Lever Brothers - now known as Unilever. He bought huge plots of land in the area and transformed it into a park for the people of Bolton.
The park is crisscrossed with paths and it’s a great place to go for a walk. It’s also where you’ll find Liverpool Castle, an impressive ruin featuring crumbling walls, towers and arches.
Although it looks ancient, it was actually a folly commissioned by Lord Leverhulme and is a replica of a castle which once stood in Liverpool. It’s not the only mysterious structure you’ll come across in Rivington.
On the hillside above the reservoirs is Rivington Terraced Gardens, made up of paths, hidden lakes and intriguing structures. The area, which is around 45 acres in size, was another brainchild of Lord Leverhulme.
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