Part of the old Lever Park, owned by Lord Leverhulme, this mini replica of Liverpool Castle was a unfinished project on the estate. Work commenced in only October 1911, but sadly abandoned following the death of Lord Leverhulme.
Sitting on the banks of Lower Rivington Reservoir a little away from the main Rivington gardens, Pike and Barns, I'd just never been back despite regular visits walks up to Rivington Pike.
Having flown over Lever Castle on a number of occasions of late, a gentle nudge by Judderman prompted a jump into car for a gentle spring walk down the leafy paths to the castle.
Sadly since my last distant visit steps to the upper levels have been removed, on the upside with the driveway closed to traffic the site is a cracking place to let the kids off the leash.
The castle does have a few inner rooms and as the kids call them "secret passageways" for a little bit of an explore.
Not so much Urbex but a nice little bimble with the kids, with apologies to the couple with the little boy as my daughters choice of clothing seemed to have caused "issues" as she came stumbling out of a dark passage.
These pictures are lovely! Coming from liverpool, I find this very interesting, and would really like to know how to get here. I have been to Rivington Pike before, but never came across it- is the pathway hidden?
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Shaun
hope this link helps http://www.about-rivington.co.uk/section/102/visiting-lever-castle-at-rivington/
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