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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Gathurst

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Gathurst

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Gathurst

05:14

85.4km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.8 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.5 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the …

Tip by

17.7 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such wonderful scenery at Rivington Pike have a ride up some views are stunning

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23.1 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Hold on tight when you descend down towards the lake. Stunning views, well worth the climb.

Tip by

23.9 km

Belmont Reservoir is a small lake near Belmont in Lancashire at an altitude of about 261 meters. The shoreline of Belmont Reservoir is approximately 4.239 Kilometers round and Belmont Reservoir's depth is comparatively shallow.

Belmont Reservoir is a freshwater lake.

Tip by

31.4 km

Rake Brook Reservoir

Lake

36.8 km

Hoghton Tower War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful made memorial to remember those who where lost.

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62.9 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Red Bridge is a beautiful way to cross the canal and you can see lots of wildlife

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67.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Two marinas either side of this branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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79.0 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

81.8 km

Appley Bridge Meadows

Forest

84.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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85.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

35.2 km

5.50 km

2.26 km

2.18 km

671 m

349 m

Surfaces

76.3 km

5.19 km

2.53 km

793 m

617 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

19°C

15°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Gathurst

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike

View of Rivington Reservoir

Belmont Reservoir

Hoghton Tower War Memorial

Eyes Lane Bridge

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

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