Things to do while charging at Rivington Services Northbound, Horwich
Within walking distance there are 1 café, 3 shops and 1 place to visit. St. Katharine's Church is about a 16-minute walk, and Starbucks is about 3 minutes away for a coffee.
The chargers
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How long have you got?
3 places fit a 40-minute stop, including the walk back and a 5-minute buffer.
We add up the walk there, time to enjoy it, the walk back and 5 minutes spare. Walking times are estimates, so allow extra for hills and crossings.
Pick the time your charge needs, not the time you’d like. Charging bays are shared, so be back and move your car as soon as you’ve got the charge you need. On a rapid charger that’s usually around 80%. Charging etiquette · How long will my charge take?
Make the most of your stop
Grab a coffee, go shopping and something to see: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
1 nearby- Starbucks ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Website for Starbucks Walking route to Starbucks (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Starbucks
Go shopping
3 nearby- Subway ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Deli Walking route to Subway (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Subway
- Spar ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Website for Spar Walking route to Spar (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Spar
- The Crown ~16 min walk– Too far for this stop Wine and spirits Walking route to The Crown (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Crown
Something to see
1 nearby- St. Katharine's Church ~16 min walk– Too far for this stop Historic church Website for St. Katharine's Church Walking route to St. Katharine's Church (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St. Katharine's Church
Greenspace
Nothing close byNo green spaces listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Fancy something more local?
Skip the forecourt and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.