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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Lostock

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Lostock

Moderate

4.1

(7)

46

riders

Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Lostock

02:41

37.0km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 218 m

After 36.8 km for 218 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

4.40 km

Bob's Smithy

Highlight • Pub

2

12.3 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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3

12.6 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.

Tip by

13.4 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

5

17.6 km

View of North West England

Highlight • Trail

It’s not that bad of a climb depending which way your going. Pick a good gear and keep pedalling.

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6

18.5 km

Healey Nab mountain bike trails

Highlight • Trail

Healey Nab has a good range of MTB trails to ride with this route only passing through one of them. Definitely worth a stop to explore if you have time!

Tip by

7

19.6 km

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

Tip by

8

25.2 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

Tip by

9

27.4 km

Japanese Lake and Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

9.47 km

8.51 km

4.11 km

1.84 km

220 m

155 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

6.71 km

6.67 km

4.41 km

246 m

< 100 m

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