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Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village – Yarrow Reservoir loop from Blackrod

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Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village – Yarrow Reservoir loop from Blackrod

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village – Yarrow Reservoir loop from Blackrod

02:55

43.3km

620m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.8 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.67 km

Crown Clough

Forest

4.70 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

Tip by

8.54 km

Black Dog to Rivington Road Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

18.3 km

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub welcoming muddy paws and boots. Serves German food as well as British pub classics.

Tip by

35.7 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.

Tip by

36.1 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

36.8 km

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Knowsley Lane crosses over Rivington but it has wonderful views of the water and the other side there are steps that the water runs down. which is interesting to view

Tip by

43.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

15.0 km

4.15 km

2.58 km

1.94 km

526 m

104 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

2.99 km

2.65 km

1.73 km

370 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

21°C

8°C

0 %

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Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village – Yarrow Reservoir loop from Blackrod

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Black Dog to Rivington Road Summit

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Yarrow Reservoir

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

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