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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Westhoughton

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Bolton
Westhoughton

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Westhoughton

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Westhoughton

06:27

102km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.6 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.6 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Hold on tight when you descend down towards the lake. Stunning views, well worth the climb.

Tip by

20.8 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

3

23.3 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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4

23.6 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

5

29.8 km

Belmont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Belmont Reservoir is a small lake near Belmont in Lancashire at an altitude of about 261 meters. The shoreline of Belmont Reservoir is approximately 4.239 Kilometers round and Belmont Reservoir's depth is comparatively shallow.

Belmont Reservoir is a freshwater lake.

Tip by

37.2 km

Rake Brook Reservoir

Lake

7

46.3 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

Tip by

8

46.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

56.9 km

Gravel Hole Wood

Forest

10

67.1 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

Tip by

67.7 km

Square's Wood

Forest

12

94.8 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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B

102 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.1 km

28.5 km

5.96 km

3.98 km

2.06 km

772 m

120 m

Surfaces

86.4 km

14.0 km

946 m

944 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 17 July

23°C

11°C

56 %

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