Rivington Adventure: Lever Castle

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Rivington Natural Beauty
Natural Beauty
A few weeks ago, I had a week’s annual leave from work. I choose the right week to be off – as all week we had glorious sunshine and sizzling temperatures.

Simon & I headed for an adventure in Rivington. Rivington is a massive woodland and village close to Chorley and Bolton, both of which are in Lancashire. It has a long history dating back to the Bronze Age.

Rivington has several sets of old ruins; with the buildings constructed under the instruction of the long deceased wealthy Lord Leverhulme, whom used to own the land.

Lever Castle (known to some as Rivington Castle) was built by Lord Leverhulme on a whim and closely mirrors Liverpool Castle. Here are some photos of our adventure exploring Lever Castle – as always to see the full size photo click on it:

Outside Rivington Castle - Covered In Greenery
Outside Rivington Castle – Covered In Greenery
The outside of Rivington Castle
The outside of Rivington Castle
Rivington Castle - The Entrance
Rivington Castle – The Entrance
Rivington Castle Inside - Ruins in a Good State
Rivington Castle Inside – Ruins in a Good State
Rivington Castle Inside - Ruins in a Good State
Rivington Castle Inside – Ruins in a Good State
Rivington Castle Inside - Ruins in a Good State
Rivington Castle Inside – Ruins in a Good State
Rivington Castle - 'Owe look a window!' Simon says.
Rivington Castle – ‘Owe look a window!’ Simon says.
Rivington Castle - 'Hello!' Simon says.
Rivington Castle – ‘Hello!’ Simon says.
Rivington Castle - The Top of One of Four Towers
Rivington Castle – The Top of One of Four Towers
Rivington Castle - A Stunning Corridor of Arching Doorways
Rivington Castle – A Stunning Corridor of Arching Doorways
Rivington Castle - The Court Yard, with Winter Hill & a Watchtower in the Background.
Rivington Castle – The Court Yard, with Winter Hill & a Watchtower in the Background.

Rivington - A Place of Bewitching Beauty
Rivington – A Place of Bewitching Beauty
After exploring the castle and stopping to enjoy the serene view of the reservoir below; we decided to go for a walk to appreciate nature. To me just taking the time out of busy life to truly appreciate nature – is a spiritual experience in it’s self.

Although the photos don’t do this wonderful place justice, Left and Below are some photos of Rivington’s natural world.

Rivington is right on my door step, yet I forget it’s there. I should visit more often.

Rivington - A Place of Natural Delightful Beauty
Rivington – A Place of Natural Delightful Beauty

Rivington - There's Something Magical About Being this Close to Nature.
Rivington – There’s Something Magical About Being this Close to Nature.

Take care,

Antony



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