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North West England

Greater Manchester

Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Wigan Wallgate

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Greater Manchester

Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Wigan Wallgate

Moderate

19

riders

Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Wigan Wallgate

02:40

39.8km

440m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 103 m for 14 m

After 31.4 km for 24 m

After 39.7 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.76 km

The Spinney

Forest

2

17.7 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

18.0 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

18.1 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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18.9 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

6

19.9 km

Two Lads Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant place to visit

Tip by

7

29.2 km

Top Lock

Highlight • Structure

Great place to watch the narrow boats navigate the locks.

Tip by

8

29.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

Tip by

9

32.0 km

Former Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The path here is far nice than staying on the canal path

Tip by

34.1 km

School Coverts

Forest

B

39.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

4.58 km

3.70 km

2.27 km

1.31 km

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

4.23 km

3.31 km

861 m

341 m

129 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

26°C

13°C

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