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North West England

Lower Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Westhoughton

Road cycling routes

North West England

Lower Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Westhoughton

Moderate

42

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Westhoughton

04:16

101km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 85.9 km for 244 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.86 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Fast road along the sourhern bank of the lower Rivington Reservoir.

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2

10.8 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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3

27.6 km

View of Courage Low Lane Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of a nice day. Well worth the climb

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4

29.5 km

Stoney Lane to High Moor and The Rigbye Arms

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

Nice little climb with a pub at the stop.
Road surface uneven in places with gravel / stones (clues in the name) washed across the road after a heavy rain. …

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36.6 km

Fishing Pool

Lake

6

37.0 km

Boat House Brasserie

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent coffee and cake

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7

37.0 km

The Boat House Café at Fettlers Wharf Marina

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great stop off for tea/coffee and cake etc Portion sizes are HUGE!! Good for calorie replacement on those long rides :)

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8

39.8 km

Curlew Lane

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful surroundings with good tarmac. Nice to sprint on

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46.2 km

Holmes Wood

Forest

10

52.8 km

Shore Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice straight coastal road.

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86.0 km

Plock Wood

Forest

B

101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.6 km

18.6 km

11.8 km

601 m

354 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.0 km

6.45 km

541 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Friday 29 May

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