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Adlington

View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Adlington

View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

Moderate

5.0

(2)

27

riders

View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

01:07

18.0km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 16 m

After 18.0 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.46 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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2

3.55 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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3

3.66 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

3.95 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5

7.93 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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6

9.02 km

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

9.09 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

3.10 km

626 m

199 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 2 September

21°C

15°C

68 %

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