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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Anderton

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Anderton

Easy

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riders

Upper Rivington Reservoir – Horrobin Embankment loop from Anderton

01:47

28.4km

250m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.0 km for 9 m

After 16.6 km for 31 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.24 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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2

2.53 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

3.29 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

4

5.63 km

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

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5

7.86 km

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • River

Anglezarke Reservoir is the largest in the Rivington chain. It is fed by the River Yarrow, which was diverted from its original course. Originally the reservoir served the city of …

Tip by

6

16.0 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

Tip by

16.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

8

23.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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B

28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

5.61 km

5.60 km

4.05 km

2.01 km

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

8.37 km

4.78 km

671 m

122 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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9°C

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