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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Rivington Pike loop from Wigan Wallgate

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North West England

Greater Manchester

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Rivington Pike loop from Wigan Wallgate

Hard

11

riders

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Rivington Pike loop from Wigan Wallgate

05:30

87.8km

720m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.15 km for 50 m

After 83.8 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

5.63 km

Jolly Mill Wood

Forest

2

10.2 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

Tip by

3

18.7 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

4

18.9 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

5

24.3 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

32.3 km

Rake Brook Reservoir

Lake

7

37.7 km

Hoghton Tower War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful made memorial to remember those who where lost.

Tip by

8

63.3 km

Eyes Lane Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

9

75.8 km

View of Sparrow Hill

Highlight • Climb

Sparrow Hill is in the area of Parbold and there is some great climbs here. 16-22%

Tip by

78.4 km

The Rookery

Forest

78.7 km

Old Wrightington Pond

Lake

12

85.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Must be on a mountain bike or hybrid as the terrain is quite varied.

Tip by

B

87.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

29.1 km

10.1 km

2.75 km

2.30 km

1.22 km

222 m

Surfaces

77.5 km

3.39 km

2.80 km

2.30 km

1.02 km

873 m

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Highest point (330 m)

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