Rivington, Lancashire

11/06/2026

08/06/2026

Take the helm with confidence!

The RYA Level 2 Sailing course is the perfect next step for beginners looking to build on their skills. Over two days, you'll gain practical experience on the water and learn how to sail a small dinghy in light to moderate winds.

Whether you're returning to sailing or just starting out, this course gives you the skills and knowledge to sail independently and safely.

📅 Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June 2026

📍 Anderton Centre, Lower Rivington Reservoir

Push off from shore and start your sailing journey.

Book now https://bit.ly/3HLmMKI

08/06/2026

The location is known as Neptune pond, a digital recreation of the scene with the statue as it was last seen on its plinth in the grounds of Leverhulmes bungalow, whereabouts now unknown.

06/06/2026

Remains of Montcliffe Colliery, abandoned due to air problems, flooding and roof collapse.

On the map from the Mining Remediation Authority purples and blue are the shallow mining areas, the red dots are mine shafts and tunnels.

06/06/2026

Horwich Heritage Centre more here for you, maybe a memorial would be nice to the work of the miners in Horwich they played an important role in the development of Horwich.

06/06/2026

Remains of the mines under Horwich and Rivington and some previously unpublished and mostly unknown details from exploring underground, this is what is under your feet when you are trecking the hills.

WARNING - THE OLD COAL MINES ARE NOT SAFE PLACES TO EXPLORE.

05/06/2026

No 1 shaft, Montcliffe mine.

05/06/2026

Dave Lanes 'Winter Hill Scrapbook' is online for free download for those interested, he did great research on the mines for example.

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05/06/2026

Memories from Klondyke mine, Horwich / Rivington with map showing mine entries and mine shafts.

04/06/2026

1933 Wildersmoor colliery, 'Klondyke'.