Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich

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Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich

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Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich

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9.66km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.67 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.00 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.42 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.

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4.52 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 …

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4.62 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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4.71 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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6.52 km

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

Highlight • Monument

Can only make out a few letters I'm guessing it's very old. I will try and find some good details

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7.62 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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9.66 km

End point

Bus stop

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