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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1. View of North West England – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Anderton

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2. View of Anglezarke Reservoir – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Preston England Temple

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3. View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Adlington

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Location: Anderton, Chorley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Horrobin Embankment

1. View of North West England – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Anderton

2. View of Anglezarke Reservoir – Roddlesworth Reservoirs loop from Preston England Temple

3. View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Adlington

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