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A great part of West Lancashire is spread out before the 
spectator. Immediately beneath the hill are the extensive reser- 
voirs of the Liverpool Corporation. These reservoirs extend nine 
miles in length, and are capable of containing 4,000 millions 
of gallons. Beyond is seen the estuary of the Ribble, and the 
features of the western part of the country are well defined. On 
the hill side Mr. Lever has built a summer residence, and a 
large area of well-timbered land has been purchased by him, and 
presented as a public park. The attractions of Rivington Pike 
and neighbourhood have consequently been much enhanced, and 
the place is much resorted to by the people of Chorley, Horwich, 
and Bolton. Tea was provided in the large Tithe Barn, with its 
massive oak supports. The roof construction of this building 
afforded an interesting study. From here the return journey 
was through Horwich, along the fine approach to Bolton known 
as the Chorley New Road. Altogether the drive covered about 
seventeen miles of country offering diversified scenery, and at the 
highest point reached some 1,209 feet above sea level. he party 
joined the L. & N.W. corridor train at Bolton, and had the happy 
experience of a quick journey from that place to Burnley. 

