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View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Adlington

View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Adlington

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Adlington

01:54

28.9km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 16 m

After 28.9 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.74 km

White Coppice Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bit off a bone shaker.

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9.08 km

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A climb of 0.75 miles, travelling north to south, at an average of 8% with the steepest part in the first 0.1 miles where it maxes out at around 25% …

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12.2 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is named after the River Yarrow and is set within the stunning landscapes of the Yarrow Valley, a peaceful rural area with superb views all around.

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12.6 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

14.0 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Upper Rivington Reservoir lies at the heart of the Rivington chain on the West Pennine Moors. The reservoir features an island, a bridleway, and a residence known as The Street along its side.

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14.3 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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18.0 km

Liverpool Cycle Routes and Map
Discover the best cycling routes to Nice stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool, a Highlight located in Hoghton, Chorley.
Chorley has some amazing views around Rivington definitely worth a ride

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25.5 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

North of this dam is the upper Rivington Reservoir, the lower reservoir is to the south. There are also two more reservoirs to the north which form this chain of …

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25.6 km

Horrobin Embankment

Highlight • Lake

The Horrobin embankment separates the upper and lower Rivington Reservoirs. It carries Horrobin Lane across the reservoir, providing a useful link for a walk. The reservoirs were built to supply water to Liverpool.

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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

6.94 km

6.65 km

955 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

6.77 km

4.02 km

3.47 km

155 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

19°C

14°C

75 %

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View of Chorley and the Coast – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Adlington

White Coppice Waterfall

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Yarrow Reservoir

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike