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Yarrow Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

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Yarrow Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

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Yarrow Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

02:10

27.4km

480m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.49 km

Bicycle Dismount Near White House in Rural Field

Highlight • Rest Area

Good little cafe too.

Tip by

3.75 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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6.89 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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7.25 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

8.66 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.

Tip by

9.62 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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14.3 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 …

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22.3 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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23.9 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.

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

7.85 km

7.60 km

429 m

Surfaces

9.86 km

9.02 km

6.11 km

1.57 km

815 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

21°C

7°C

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Comments

March 25, 2024,Rivington and Anglezarke Reservoirs

It’s been ages since I’ve ridden here. Vile weather. Downpours. Cold. Gusty as hell.
Back in a few weeks hopefully in better weather.

April 17, 2024,Rivington and Anglezarke Guided Ride

Another guided ride completed with a group of Public Services students from Wigan & Leigh College. Gorgeous day for it.
Sometimes it’s not about how fast you go. It’s about how much you can push yourself out of your comfort zone, and how much enjoyment you got out of being outside on a bike.
They all enjoyed it. Not so …