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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Newton-le-Willows

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Newton-le-Willows

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Newton-le-Willows

03:52

60.8km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.9 km for 58 m

After 30.2 km for 58 m

After 45.6 km for 254 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.75 km

The Dover Lock Inn

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Here there's a small car park to allow access to the canal.

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2

21.6 km

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

Highlight • Monument

Can only make out a few letters I'm guessing it's very old. I will try and find some good details

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3

23.6 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

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Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the …

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23.9 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such wonderful scenery at Rivington Pike have a ride up some views are stunning

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5

29.3 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

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Hold on tight when you descend down towards the lake. Stunning views, well worth the climb.

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6

30.1 km

Belmont Reservoir

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Belmont Reservoir is a small lake near Belmont in Lancashire at an altitude of about 261 meters. The shoreline of Belmont Reservoir is approximately 4.239 Kilometers round and Belmont Reservoir's depth is comparatively shallow.

Belmont Reservoir is a freshwater lake.

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7

36.0 km

Road With Views

Highlight • Cycleway

8

41.3 km

Cycle Path Along the River Croal

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Given its relative seclusion, you'd think this to be quite quiet. However, on warm/sunny days expect to share the path with walkers. Also used by dirtbike/MTX "enthusiasts" as a rat-run: the usual caution around hoonigans is advised.

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60.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

16.0 km

7.85 km

1.06 km

1.00 km

484 m

102 m

Surfaces

57.3 km

2.39 km

564 m

400 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

7°C

47 %

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