Rivington
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Village in Lancashire, England
Rivington is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England, occupying 2,538 acres. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Chorley and about 8+1⁄2 miles (13.7 km) northwest of Bolton. Rivington is a rural area consisting primarily of agricultural grazing land, moorland, with hill summits including Rivington Pike and Winter Hill within the West Pennine Moors. The area has a thriving tourist industry centred around reservoirs created to serve Liverpool in the Victorian era and Lever Park created as a public park by William Lever at the turn of the 20th century, with two converted barns, a replica of Liverpool Castle and open countryside. Rivington and Blackrod High School is located here. Rivington and its village had a population of 144 at the 2021 Census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 109
- Coordinates
- 53.625, -2.566
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Rivington
In England, United Kingdom, Rivington stands out as a tiny locality. Some 109 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature.
Things to do in Rivington
Nature in Rivington
(1)Looking for nature? Rivington has Forest. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Rivington's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Rivington
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Rivington. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Rivington that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rivington known for?
- Rivington is mainly a destination for nature, set in England, United Kingdom with around 109 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Rivington?
- You can plan around Forest in Rivington. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Rivington?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Rivington located?
- Administratively, Rivington sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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