View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Mountain biking trails

View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Moderate

4.3

(13)

riders

View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Buckshaw Parkway

02:21

34.9km

450m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 29.2 km for 19 m

After 29.4 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.02 km

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

Tip by

11.7 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

12.5 km

Horrobin Embankment

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

12.6 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 …

Tip by

12.8 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.

Tip by

13.8 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

Tip by

16.3 km

Japanese Lake and Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.8 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington …

Tip by

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

Tip by