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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Rivington

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Rivington

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Rivington

01:49

28.2km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.77 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

3.38 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

9.42 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

Tip by

11.6 km

White Bear Marina

Lake

17.8 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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25.6 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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26.7 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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28.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

5.40 km

4.52 km

2.70 km

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

3.04 km

1.92 km

1.81 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

19°C

13°C

47 %

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Rivington

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Haigh Hall

Horrobin Embankment

View of Rivington Reservoir

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

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