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North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

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

Road cycling routes

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

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

Moderate

5.0

(2)

58

riders

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

02:35

54.0km

630m

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: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.1 km

The Royal Oak, Riley Green

Highlight • Restaurant

The Royal Oak is situated in a beautiful part of Lancashire, only a short distance away from the famous Hoghton Tower, and is the perfect place for lunch or dinner. …

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2

13.5 km

Quiet Country Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice tarmac away from traffic..

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21.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

4

25.7 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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5

28.2 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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6

28.9 km

View of 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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7

29.4 km

The Arboretum Café

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Beautiful trees. Great place to plan to stop for a break / picnic.

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8

35.5 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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9

45.8 km

View of Winter Hill and Communication Towers

Highlight • Climb

great views going either way,nice steady climb finishing at the lovely Belmont boating reservoir

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B

54.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

7.27 km

5.72 km

3.91 km

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

9.56 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 11 July

26°C

14°C

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