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View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Horwich

View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Horwich

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View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Horwich

01:37

23.7km

430m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 263 m

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Start point

Parking

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2.48 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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2.58 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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8.52 km

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

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Anglezarke Reservoir is the largest in the Rivington chain. It is fed by the River Yarrow, which was diverted from its original course. Originally the reservoir served the city of …

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8.71 km

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A climb of 0.75 miles, travelling north to south, at an average of 8% with the steepest part in the first 0.1 miles where it maxes out at around 25% …

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11.9 km

Yarrow Reservoir

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This reservoir is named after the River Yarrow and is set within the stunning landscapes of the Yarrow Valley, a peaceful rural area with superb views all around.

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12.2 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

13.6 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

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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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13.9 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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17.5 km

View of Chorley and the Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Liverpool Cycle Routes and Map
Discover the best cycling routes to Nice stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool, a Highlight located in Hoghton, Chorley.
Chorley has some amazing views around Rivington definitely worth a ride

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23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

6.83 km

4.89 km

1.45 km

108 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

6.25 km

3.71 km

2.09 km

909 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

60 %

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View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Chorley and the Coast loop from Horwich

View of Rivington Reservoir

Horrobin Embankment

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Yarrow Reservoir

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike

View of Chorley and the Coast

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