# Rivington Pike, Bolton — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Scale this historic Lancashire landmark with your family and four-legged friends for spectacular panoramic views across the countryside—pack a picnic to enjoy at the summit after your rewarding climb. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/attractions/rivington-pike (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Rivington Pike Rivington Lane [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15540959303698799740&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Steven Dee](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116113900247495691712) **In short:** Rivington Pike is a park in Bolton, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 620 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Rivington Pike Scale this historic Lancashire landmark with your family and four-legged friends for spectacular panoramic views across the countryside—pack a picnic to enjoy at the summit after your rewarding climb. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours ## What visitors say [Pauline Charlton](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108954835326130306457/reviews) ★★★★★ So many walking trails, such a great place to walk .Italian Lake , pigeon Tower great views. · via Google [Ant Pee](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103241981883589291236/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely area to visit accessibility is good too by cycle · via Google [Stuart McGivern](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100889372622825035455/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolutely lovely up here. Quite a steep walk up the steps to get here but well worth it. Beautiful views over Lancashire and greater Manchester. Lots of historical buildings to look at and there's always the climb up the pike · via Google [Pat “Ashtoshy” Boardman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110958297147272144706/reviews) ★★★★★ Disclosing a bit of history by the week. The volunteers are doing a cracking job unearthing the remains of what must at one time have been a magnificent building. We've been walking in the ruins for decades and around the grounds. Lovely views over Chorley and over to Preston · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487b097f61972dd7:0x54d416648fd86db1!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Rivington Lane [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.6193939%2C-2.5413179) **Category** Landmarks & Monuments **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (620 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Bolton [More attractions in Bolton](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/attractions) ★ 4.8 (620 reviews) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Bolton **Plus Code** 9C5VJFF3+37 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487b097f61972dd7:0x54d416648fd86db1!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487b097f61972dd7:0x54d416648fd86db1!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487b097f61972dd7:0x54d416648fd86db1!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Bolton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Google does not list a wheelchair-accessible entrance at Rivington Pike. ## More near Rivington Pike ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Rivington Lodge ★ 4.7 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/hotels/rivington-lodge) - [The Bridge Hotel ★ 4.2 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/hotels/the-bridge-hotel) - [Wendover Guest House ★ 4.8 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/hotels/wendover-guest-house) - [Black Dog Inn ★ 4.7 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/hotels/black-dog-inn) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Bothy 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chorley/cottages/the-bothy-syk1080870) - [The bungalow at 46 Church St 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chorley/cottages/the-bungalow-at-46-church-st-syk1148803) - [Moody House Farm 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chorley/cottages/moody-house-farm-syk1049996) - [South Lodge Cottage 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wigan/cottages/south-lodge-cottage-25490) ### Campsites nearby - [Wilcocks Farm Caravan Site ★ 4.7 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/camping/wilcocks-farm-caravan-site) - [Rivington Bell Tents ★ 4.7 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chorley/camping/rivington-bell-tents) - [Primrose Cottage Camping ★ 4.8 · 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chorley/camping/primrose-cottage-camping) - [Buttercup Meadow Certificated Location ★ 5.0 · 5.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chorley/camping/buttercup-meadow-certificated-location) ### Things to do nearby - [Poppywood Alpacas ★ 4.9 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/attractions/poppywood-alpacas) - [Go Ape Rivington ★ 4.7 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/attractions/go-ape-rivington) - [Matchmoor Riding Centre ★ 3.8 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/attractions/matchmoor-riding-centre) - [Wacky Warehouse - Bee Hive ★ 4.2 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton/attractions/wacky-warehouse-bee-hive)