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View of Rivington Reservoir – Sheephouse Lane Climb loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

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View of Rivington Reservoir – Sheephouse Lane Climb loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

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View of Rivington Reservoir – Sheephouse Lane Climb loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

02:30

38.7km

490m

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 segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 69 m for 14 m

After 38.6 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.29 km

Astley Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Good coffee shop in the grounds of the hall, and if it's open the hall is worth a visit for some Lancashire history.

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6.08 km

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

You will see the Fredericks sign down by the canal and some tables that make you think if is closed. But follow the path 100m up to to the main road.

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11.0 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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11.1 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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11.3 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.3 km

Sheephouse Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This great climb is used in the Chorley Grand Prix road race held in April. From the reservoir at Rivington it starts with a steep section to the cattle grid. …

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16.7 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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31.9 km

The Lock & Quay

Highlight • Restaurant

The Lock & Quay is a traditional public house with a good food offer. It is located on the edge of Chorley next to the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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38.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

12.7 km

7.05 km

1.16 km

335 m

113 m

111 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

1.28 km

224 m

137 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

19°C

14°C

75 %

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View of Rivington Reservoir – Sheephouse Lane Climb loop from Euxton Balshaw Lane

Astley Hall

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour

View of Rivington Reservoir

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike

Sheephouse Lane Climb

View of Rivington Reservoir

The Lock & Quay

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