Bob's Smithy – Scotsman's Stump Memorial loop from Horwich

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Bob's Smithy – Scotsman's Stump Memorial loop from Horwich

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Bob's Smithy – Scotsman's Stump Memorial loop from Horwich

01:18

17.2km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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After 4.56 km for 71 m

Open: • 6:30 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 km

Deeply Vale Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice lake not sure where its linked to the Med. But nice on a sunny day

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3.41 km

Bob's Smithy

Highlight • Pub

4.59 km

The Cakery Horsebox Café

Highlight • Cafe

crackin little horsebox coffee shop, serving cake, coffee and the best cheese and chilli jam toasties ever!

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5.65 km

Road With Views

Highlight • Cycleway

5.82 km

Calf in Pasture

Highlight • Natural

8.84 km

Bicycle Dismount

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

10.0 km

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reservoir between Chorley and Bolton owned by United Utilties. There are some amazing views on lots of climb around here

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11.7 km

Scotsman's Stump Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

On the summit of Winter Hill, close to the transmitter masts and buildings, stands a ten foot tall iron memorial known as Scotsman’s Stump. On it is a small plaque …

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

4.45 km

3.95 km

2.60 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

13.5 km

2.53 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Bob's Smithy – Scotsman's Stump Memorial loop from Horwich

Deeply Vale Reservoir

Bob's Smithy

The Cakery Horsebox Café

Road With Views

Calf in Pasture

Bicycle Dismount

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

Scotsman's Stump Memorial

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