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Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Bolton

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Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Bolton

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Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Bolton

02:31

41.1km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 150 m for 64 m

After 11.1 km for 196 m

After 40.9 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.07 km

Cycle Path Along the River Croal

Highlight • Cycleway

Given its relative seclusion, you'd think this to be quite quiet. However, on warm/sunny days expect to share the path with walkers. Also used by dirtbike/MTX "enthusiasts" as a rat-run: the usual caution around hoonigans is advised.

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7.24 km

Closes Gate Plantation

Forest

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Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such wonderful scenery at Rivington Pike have a ride up some views are stunning

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22.8 km

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

Highlight • Monument

Can only make out a few letters I'm guessing it's very old. I will try and find some good details

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24.7 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 …

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24.8 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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26.6 km

Liverpool Castle Ruins with View of Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

41.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

15.2 km

3.44 km

3.26 km

1.75 km

351 m

232 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

10.8 km

1.13 km

815 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

17°C

0 %

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Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Bolton

Cycle Path Along the River Croal

Rivington Pike

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

View of Rivington Reservoir

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Liverpool Castle Ruins with View of Rivington Pike

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