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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Chorley

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Chorley

Easy

5.0

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Chorley

01:56

29.8km

280m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.45 km for 289 m

After 12.0 km for 66 m

After 27.3 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.12 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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7.55 km

NCN Route 55: Red Rock to Adlington

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gentle climb up from Red Rock to Adlington with a steep, rocky descent at the Adlington side (or climb if you start here). Was quite boggy and muddy today …

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13.1 km

School Coverts

Forest

21.9 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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22.2 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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23.0 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

23.7 km

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Knowsley Lane crosses over Rivington but it has wonderful views of the water and the other side there are steps that the water runs down. which is interesting to view

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29.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.00 km

4.21 km

3.24 km

3.15 km

1.75 km

188 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

3.75 km

2.35 km

2.19 km

2.15 km

780 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Chorley

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NCN Route 55: Red Rock to Adlington

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Horrobin Embankment

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

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