Friday 15 February

Dry & Very mild 

I went with Sue and the Dogs to Rivington again, we made it to the Chinese gardens where we once played as children (long ago) they used to be over grown then, they are slowly being brought back to - I can't say their former glory but still impressive, this was all designed and landscaped pre 1920s it must have been stunning then.

We found the pond and worked our way back down through the Ravine what a task that must have been, a lot has been sealed off from the public - but what is available are the views.  I certainly did not appreciate them as a child - I am just glad I can see them again and the beauty of the terraced gardens.

 Garden Lake/Pond

 Looking down the Ravine to the bridge

 Look at the work that went into that bridge

 It even has stalactites forming beneath it

 Now we are below the bridge - I am sure every stone was placed with care and thought - to impress and it does.

We also found a small specimen of Arrow Bamboo - Pseudosasa japonica at the bottom of the Ravine, we also saw bigger specimens further up that we could not reach, they were probably the original plants.

A stunning and enjoyable walk

Take Care

Friday 8 February

Lovely day for walking.

I had a walk over Rivington with Sue & dogs, I had forgotten just how beautiful it is around there.

People come to see the Chinese gardens that William Lever later to become Lord Leverhulme  had built - he also built a Bungalow and the Pigeon Tower. He was born in Bolton and  is life was very interesting. 

 The Pigeon Tower

 Paths like this all over the area.

 Pond at Rivington Hall

 One of the paths to the Chinese Gardens and Tower

Rivington Hall Barn

Take Care