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Lower Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Pike loop from Horwich Parkway

Lower Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Pike loop from Horwich Parkway

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Pike loop from Horwich Parkway

03:39

85.7km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 113 m for 50 m

After 85.7 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.86 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Fast road along the sourhern bank of the lower Rivington Reservoir.

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8.73 km

View of Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a small footpath next to the wall where you can dismount to grab a drink, some food and maybe a photo too!

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13.7 km

Lane Plantations

Forest

26.1 km

View of Preston and the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop just at the side of the Church for a stunning view over Preston and the rest of the countryside. If you're continuing on to Bank Top, then make sure …

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26.5 km

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

Highlight • Structure

It's always great to enjoy nature and all the beautiful countryside the England has to offer on a bike ride

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28.1 km

View of Courage Low Lane Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of a nice day. Well worth the climb

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30.1 km

Hunters Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A challenging climb, well worth it for the views on the way up.

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46.4 km

Curlew Lane

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful surroundings with good tarmac. Nice to sprint on

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55.9 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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56.3 km

Fishing Pool

Lake

85.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.8 km

18.7 km

3.32 km

632 m

138 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.8 km

4.67 km

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

29°C

16°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Pike loop from Horwich Parkway

Lower Rivington Reservoir

View of Rivington Pike

View of Preston and the Countryside

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

View of Courage Low Lane Countryside

Hunters Hill Climb

Curlew Lane

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

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