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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

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4.6

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

03:02

40.1km

600m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.5 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

11.6 km

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

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.

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12.2 km

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The woodland next to the Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir is perfect for cycling through with its tall mature deciduous trees towering above. The woods truly come to life in the summer …

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17.6 km

View of Belmont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views here are lovely and if you are lucky you will see sheep, Goat, cow and Bulls. Also there is a small pond to wild swim near here in warmer weather.

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20.9 km

Singletrack Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

This singletrack runs adjacent to the main road. It is quite hilly and takes a bit of effort to ride through. The surfaces are compact and it is good to ride on

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28.5 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 …

Tip by

31.4 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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32.4 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.

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32.7 km

Horrobin Embankment

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

33.5 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

14.5 km

7.49 km

2.81 km

400 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

7.28 km

6.46 km

6.43 km

4.19 km

295 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

18°C

12°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

View of Belmont Reservoir

Singletrack Gravel Path

Rivington Pike Tower

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Horrobin Embankment

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