Rivington: parking, off-road vehicles - and a new Go Ape

A public consultation will be held on August 28 at Rivington Hall Barn to discuss parking issues, off-road vehicles and the launch of Go Ape at Rivington.

Proposals will be on display as to how authorities plan to tackle the problem of random parking around the pavements and streets.

Also, United Utilities have been working with the local police to stop dangerous driving, quads and 4x4s being used around the trails.

Manager PC Matt Lee said: "The partnership working between United Utilities and Lancashire Police has been very successful at raising awareness of theprobelms vehiceles cause and a number of people have been issued with Section 59 warnings and in some instances a fine."

For mountain bikers, it is worth noting that the descent down from the pigeon tower has now had a large trench dug out to one side to stop 4x4s driving up the side.

Rivington is also set to have its very own Go Ape.

Rivington Heritage Trust mission statement says they want "Lever Park and Rivington Terraced Gardens to be a prime heritage venue that the community will be proud of".

Go Ape is an eco friendly adventure company and has expressed an interest in the site.

It is proposed to be developed in the area to the north west of the Great House barn in woodland that lies adjacent to the reservoir edge.

Visitors will still be able to use paths and bridelways.