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The path around the reservoir is worthwhile. It's used by many runners and dog walkers. Unfortunately, the reservoir is currently low on water.

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this place really does have it all! be it hiking around the reservoirs up to the pike, gravel riding on the trails and the roads around the area are great. There are plenty of café there too. Also go wild or ape tree top and ariel slides if that's what your in too.

A lovely, easy walk along reservoir shores, with wooded borders that look beautiful in autumn sunshine

The engineer for the Rivington reservoirs was Thomas Hawksley and construction for the Liverpool Corporation Waterworks took place between 1852 and 1857. The Lower Rivington reservoir has two dams - the Millstone Embankment, which is 2,120 feet (646 m) long and 40-foot (12.2 m) high, and the Horwich Embankment, which is 1,660 feet (506 m) long and 61-foot (18.6 m) high. Filter beds were constructed at the foot of the Horwich Embankment, The original sand filters were replaced by a new treatment plant from where a pipeline runs to the service reservoirs at Eccleston, St Helens. The River Douglas was diverted through a paved channel in a deep cutting into Lower Rivington.

A Flash is a unique industrial legacy to Wigan and there are many around the Wigan area. Each are lakes formed as a result of mining subsidence. Scotsmans flash the largest of the “Wigan Flashes” is a designated site of scientific interest. This is due to the abundance of rare plant species, several species of orchid, extensive reed beds and migrating birds such as Reed and Sedge Warbler. Scotsmans flash is a beautiful place for a stop to enjoy the views.

Scotman's Flash is just 10 minutes from the centre of Wigan featuring a huge lake and lots of exciting experiences for everyone to enjoy. Scotman's Flash is the perfect place for water sports, whether you’re brand new to canoeing, sailing and kayaking or want to get your game on with courses and qualifications to match your skills.

Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the south. The Rivington chain primarily supplies 70,000 households in the Wigan area. The chain was built to supply Liverpool.

Good spot for a break on your ride

There are a couple of benches which are perfectly placed to spend some time to take in the scenery or to stop for lunch.

Brilliant little walk with lots to see!! Great place to have a picnic, does get busy though.

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.

Turton and Entwistle Reservoir was built in 1832 and supplies about 50% of the water needs of Bolton. The dam at 108 feet from the base was the highest in England when constructed.

The trio of reservoirs on the River Roddlesworth, surrounded by gorgeous woodland, make for a peaceful ramble at any time of year. There are numerous trails that explore the banks and the forest, ideal for an afternoon stroll. Dog-walkers are welcome, as long as you keep your hound on a lead. Upper Roddlesworth is the highest of the three, with Lower Roddlesworth in the middle and Rake Brook Reservoir slightly lower still. They are connected to the reservoirs at Rivington by a canal called the Goit.

If you start your hike back right of Rivington hall, following the track trough the field up towards 'hall closes' keep left on to the second track. This will bring you past and over a waterfall bridge with several stages to gaze upon. Continuing along the trail bearing left zigzag your way up you will find a sign for the lake you ve yet to travel 200m or so up the stone stepped path to actually reach the lake it self... But worth every stride!

canal tow path on the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Wigan flashes on both sides brick paved all down the stretch always busy with walkers and cyclists

Japanese Gardens and Lakes with Levers Bridge

2 pubs a coffeshop beautiful views easy walking plenty free parking what’s not to like

Entwistle Dam was designed by Thomas Ashworth, a local land surveyor, overseen by Jesse Hartley, the Liverpool Docks engineer. Other works were by Joseph Jackson, an engineer and surveyor from Bolton. It was built for the Commissioners of the Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, a group of local mill owners who obtained an enabling Act of Parliament in 1832 to regulate the supply of water in Bradshaw Brook for water power for the finishing textiles.[2] Records suggest it was built entirely of puddle clay with no distinct core. Earth dams usually have a waterproof cutoff under their earthworks designed to stop seepage under the dam but it is doubtful whether there was any such a cutoff at Entwistle. The reservoir has a rock-cut outlet tunnel driven through the valley side rather than a culvert or pipeline and a siphon draw-off pipe. The dam is 108 ft high and 110 metres long at the crest. The present overflow channel and valve tower were added by the Bolton Corporation Water Works who took over the reservoir in 1864.

Nice flat walk, can get very busy