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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Buckshaw Parkway

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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Buckshaw Parkway

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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Buckshaw Parkway

03:45

52.3km

840m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.5 km for 77 m

After 26.6 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.58 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

11.9 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.

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12.2 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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13.2 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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14.7 km

Stone Bridge and Rocky Climb View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very hard to get up on an ebike but a great challenge, especially those large rocks. On the way down it’s your usual rocky garden with some trails either side you can jump onto when your arms need a break.

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15.6 km

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Cracking descent. There are a few cheat lines down the sides to miss a lot of the loose rocks and rubble. Watch for the drop off the concrete, you’ll know …

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39.7 km

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub welcoming muddy paws and boots. Serves German food as well as British pub classics.

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45.2 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

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49.1 km

Sunrise View in Cuerden Valley Park

Highlight • Natural

A great alternative to the road. The park is paved most of the way so is suitable for all types of bikes, however there are some short gravel sections.

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52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

7.84 km

7.39 km

7.10 km

4.54 km

4.15 km

Surfaces

27.3 km

12.4 km

4.86 km

4.03 km

3.55 km

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

19°C

12°C

18 %

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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Buckshaw Parkway

Horrobin Embankment

Upper Rivington Reservoir

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Stone Bridge and Rocky Climb View

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Johnsons Locks

Sunrise View in Cuerden Valley Park

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