The Atom | Skyoptics
Atom walk Another literary connection is the Wycoller Atom Walk. The Atom is one of Lancashire’s four Panopticons, like the Singing Ringing tree which can be seen on page 42. This structure sits perched on the hillside above Wycoller Country Park and offers a panoramic view of the countryside around it. Known as Bronte County, this area was regularly visited by the Bronte Sisters and inspired the landscapes within their novels and poetry. During the walk you can see the ruins of Wycoller Hall, and across the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland and of the majestic Pendle Hill. Fairy Glen This cute walk is great for kids because it literally feels like you are walking through a fairy woodland. Expect bridges, waterfalls and trees with hidey holes throughout as you follow Sprodley Brook descending the valley on the edge of Parbold Hill. Fairy Glen is beautiful, especially when the woodland is in bloom, and is like a natural playground for little ones. You can take a short out- and-back stroll in the valley, or extend your walk to include a circular route down the Canal to Appley Bridge before returning to the Fairy Glen to walk back to its entrance.
Rivington Terraced Gardens Many people are familiar with Rivington Pike and its amazing views across the county and Greater Manchester do offer the wow factor for sure. However, we recommend taking in the Rivington Terraced Gardens on the way to the top, or on your way back down. This 45-acre hillside garden is beautiful and will make you feel like you've stepped into a movie set. Much of the gardens fell into disrepair and it is amazing to see more and more of it being uncovered with the work of the trust that now looks after the land. With a Japanese Gardens and Lake, The Dell, Seven Arch Bridge and more to see, it really is a wonder to behold, and kids will love seeing new parts of it being uncovered.
Rivington Pike and Terraced Gardens
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