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North West England

View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Pike loop from Chorley

Road cycling routes

North West England

View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Pike loop from Chorley

Moderate

2.0

(1)

59

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View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Pike loop from Chorley

01:21

27.8km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 120 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.70 km

View of the Countryside

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There is a grass embankment with a gate to allow you to stop, refuel and take a photo or two. There is probably only room for 3-5 people at most.

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2

5.38 km

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

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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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3

6.69 km

Yarrow Reservoir and Alance Bridge

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Stunning views over Yarrow Reservoir and close to the crossing Alance Bridge. We'll worth a stop and a few photos this area is stunning.

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4

8.67 km

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

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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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5

9.37 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

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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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6

11.3 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Fast road along the sourhern bank of the lower Rivington Reservoir.

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7

24.0 km

View of Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a small footpath next to the wall where you can dismount to grab a drink, some food and maybe a photo too!

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B

27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

2.28 km

1.18 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

340 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

3°C

25 %

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