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Horrobin Embankment – View of Anglezarke Reservoir loop from Blackrod

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Horrobin Embankment – View of Anglezarke Reservoir loop from Blackrod

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Horrobin Embankment – View of Anglezarke Reservoir loop from Blackrod

01:32

22.3km

320m

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: May 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.8 km for 142 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.77 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.

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7.54 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

9.87 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.

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12.1 km

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

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Anglezarke Reservoir is the largest in the Rivington chain. It is fed by the River Yarrow, which was diverted from its original course. Originally the reservoir served the city of …

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12.3 km

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A climb of 0.75 miles, travelling north to south, at an average of 8% with the steepest part in the first 0.1 miles where it maxes out at around 25% …

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15.5 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

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22.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

5.41 km

1.53 km

1.17 km

154 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

3.74 km

1.95 km

760 m

245 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 13 July

26°C

12°C

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Horrobin Embankment – View of Anglezarke Reservoir loop from Blackrod

Horrobin Embankment

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

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