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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Earlestown

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Earlestown

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Earlestown

04:49

73.7km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 51 m

After 22.0 km for 302 m

After 27.7 km for 50 m

After 48.0 km for 50 m

After 64.2 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

View of the Wigan Flashes

Highlight • Lake

Wigan to leigh branch canal hard pavement nice veiws of Wigan flashes

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19.3 km

Haigh Lower Plantations

Forest

32.2 km

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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32.5 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.

Tip by

33.4 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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36.0 km

Japanese Lake and Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

37.5 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington …

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48.1 km

NCN Route 55: Red Rock to Adlington

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gentle climb up from Red Rock to Adlington with a steep, rocky descent at the Adlington side (or climb if you start here). Was quite boggy and muddy today …

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51.5 km

Jolly Mill Wood

Forest

55.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

57.2 km

Wigan Locks

Highlight • River

59.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Leigh Branch)

Lake

73.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

17.3 km

13.6 km

8.86 km

7.15 km

4.53 km

465 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

20.8 km

8.32 km

8.29 km

5.95 km

768 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

13°C

98 %

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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Earlestown

View of the Wigan Flashes