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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir loop from Darwen

Routes

Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir loop from Darwen

Moderate

4.6

(8)

riders

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir loop from Darwen

01:33

19.1km

370m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.8 km for 179 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.45 km

Roddlesworth Wood

Highlight • Lake

Nice woodland stroll looping around the resevoirs!

Tip by

8.54 km

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub welcoming muddy paws and boots. Serves German food as well as British pub classics.

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8.90 km

Rake Brook Reservoir

Lake

9.49 km

Often reservoirs are surrounded by rather desolate hills with few trees. Happily, the trio of reservoirs here on the River Roddlesworth are somewhat different! Surrounded by beautiful mature deciduous woodland these paths are perfect for a relaxed ride.

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10.1 km

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The woodland next to the Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir is perfect for cycling through with its tall mature deciduous trees towering above. The woods truly come to life in the summer …

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10.5 km

Bridge Crossing the Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Forest

This is a lovely bridge crossing between the two Roddlesworth Reservoir's. You're surrounded by gorgeous woodland and plenty of wildlife. Dog-walkers are welcome, as long as you keep the pups on a lead.

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11.2 km

Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Such a peaceful spot to stop off at. The children loved it.

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15.0 km

Sunnyhurst Wood

Highlight • Forest

Paths meander up the steeped sided valley beside Sunnyhurst Brook, past the paddling pool, over ornate bridges up to Earnsdale reservoir, onto Darwen moor, Jubilee tower and beyond.
With seven …

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15.3 km

Earnsdale Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Earnsdale reservoir (Dean) is situated in the shadow of Darwen Tower, close to Sunnyhurst wood, which is a beautiful 85-acre wooded valley and is a beautiful location for family walks …

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19.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

6.11 km

2.72 km

1.71 km

829 m

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

5.09 km

3.31 km

3.16 km

949 m

909 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

18°C

14°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir loop from Darwen

Roddlesworth Wood

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village