01STARFollow path from cafe by Go Ape reception down towards the lake.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint02FENCUpon reaching the fence turn South (left) following the path as it curves around the reservoir.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint03LAKEContinue South along path parallel to reservoir.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint04JUNCContinue South (right fork) at this junction.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint05CASTAfter wandering around 'Liverpool Castle' (folly) take the path SE heading away from its entrance.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint06CAPATurn left (north) along path beside road.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint07CRORCarefully cross Rivington Lane to pick up path on the other side which heads NE.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint08BRANTurn SE (right) to briefly follow well marked path.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint09COBTTurn sharp left (North) along Roynton Road, a track heading up the slope. Some good views South over the reservoirs.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint10GARDPass through gate and turn NE (right) to ascend the slope.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint11JAPLFollow path North beside the lake. Possible detour hers NE to Italian Lake and top of the ridge with views to Lake District and coast on a clear day !!!image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint12ARCHPass under ornamental arch and turn immediately North (right) along substantial path.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint13LEVBPass under Levers Bridge and to continue North. Another chance here to detour East (right) for views over Lancashire plain.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint14LEATLeave substantial track to take path NW (left) down slope.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint15HALBPass through gate and turn briefly North (right) to cross to North side of Half Brook.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint16FOLBTurn SW (left) following path beside Half Brook.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint17RIVHFollow path on North side of Rivington Barn through picnic area. Toilets and refreshments available here at weekends.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint18LEAHCarefully follow road SW away from the barn area.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint19LANAUpon reaching Rivington Lane turn NW (right). Take care, no footpath beside road.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint21PRISImmediately past school grounds turn left (south) to end of car park.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint20HORLAt road junction turn SW (left) along Horrobin Lane using path past school.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint22PAREAt end of car park take southerly (right) path down towards the water and then beside the lake.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint23ZILITurn left (NE) along path past 'Go Ape' back to cafe area.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypoint24REFRAll done. Information Centre and cafe to relax and enjoy.image/jpegimage/jpegWaypointTHE TRACKLength: 5.902 km (3.667 mi)