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Blackrod

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Blackrod

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Bolton
Blackrod

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Blackrod

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Blackrod

05:28

82.2km

1,160m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 149 m

After 69.5 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.68 km

Closes Gate Plantation

Forest

2

7.85 km

Cycle Path Along the River Croal

Highlight • Cycleway

Given its relative seclusion, you'd think this to be quite quiet. However, on warm/sunny days expect to share the path with walkers. Also used by dirtbike/MTX "enthusiasts" as a rat-run: the usual caution around hoonigans is advised.

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3

36.1 km

Helmshore Viaduct on National Cycle Route 6 (NCN 6)

Highlight • Bridge

Good tarmac there is no mud

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4

36.4 km

Woodland Cycle Path

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37.2 km

Holden Wood

Forest

6

69.4 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.

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7

70.2 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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8

75.8 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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9

76.1 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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10

79.4 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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82.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.2 km

9.95 km

8.31 km

2.15 km

899 m

471 m

193 m

Surfaces

69.8 km

10.8 km

1.12 km

378 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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