Tag Archives: Winter Hill route from Lower House

An extended Winter Hill and Rivington Pike walk from Lower House – 10 miles

Posted on June 24, 2015 by MART IN THE HILLS

Having done this excellent walk a few times I can’t find a way to improve it. But how do you make a short feature-filled route longer? One option is simply to walk round it twice. And that’s what I’ve been doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Lancashire & Cheshire | Tagged Bolton walks, Chorley walks, hiking, Lever Park, Pigeon Tower, Rivington Pike, Social Hiking, travel, Two Lads, walks near Manchester, West Pennine Moors, Winter Hill & Rivington Pike views, Winter Hill route from Lower House, Winter Hill route via Two Lads, Winter Hill walk | 1 Comment

Walking the Chorley 3 Peaks – White Coppice, Great Hill, Winter Hill, Two Lads and Rivington Pike – from Lower House Car Park (12 miles)

Posted on September 11, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

A return to Lancashire’s West Pennine Moors during a Bank Holiday weekend with more time for a longer walk. Had heard of the ‘Chorley 4 Peaks’ via Twitter but this started from the town whilst I preferred keeping to the countryside. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Lancashire & Cheshire | Tagged Chorley walks, Great Hill, Great Hill from Lower House, hiking, Lancashire walks, Rivington Pike, Social Hiking, travel, Two Lads Rivington, walks near Manchester, West Pennine Moors, White Coppice, Winter Hill & Rivington Pike views, Winter Hill route from Lower House, Winter Hill walk | 7 Comments

A Summer Walk on Winter Hill and Rivington Pike via Two Lads – from Lower House

Posted on August 28, 2014 by MART IN THE HILLS

Whilst on parent visiting duties in south Manchester I needed a quick local walk to maintain some hill fitness. Previous attempts round Dunham Park had been too flat, so a cunning plan emerged for something higher. Winter Hill is the … Continue reading →