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Astley Hall – View of the Countryside loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Astley Hall – View of the Countryside loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

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Astley Hall – View of the Countryside loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

02:54

44.2km

610m

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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 69 m for 14 m

After 44.2 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

Astley Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Good coffee shop in the grounds of the hall, and if it's open the hall is worth a visit for some Lancashire history.

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2.64 km

Great Wood

Forest

8.01 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a grass embankment with a gate to allow you to stop, refuel and take a photo or two. There is probably only room for 3-5 people at most.

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11.3 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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12.3 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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17.6 km

View of Winter Hill and Chorley from Rivington Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Rivington Pike is a hill on Winter Hill, part of the West Pennine Moors at Rivington, Chorley in Lancashire, England. The nearest towns are Adlington and Horwich. The land and …

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17.7 km

Black Dog to Rivington Road Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Yes lots of fun in the area some good roads for cycling

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19.9 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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22.3 km

Singletrack Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

This singletrack runs adjacent to the main road. It is quite hilly and takes a bit of effort to ride through. The surfaces are compact and it is good to ride on

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44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

9.58 km

5.46 km

5.02 km

2.49 km

1.83 km

290 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

9.33 km

5.29 km

2.90 km

1.91 km

272 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

19°C

13°C

47 %

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Astley Hall – View of the Countryside loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Astley Hall

View of the Countryside

Upper Rivington Reservoir

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

View of Winter Hill and Chorley from Rivington Car Park

Black Dog to Rivington Road Summit

View of Rivington Reservoir

Singletrack Gravel Path

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