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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

02:19

36.2km

450m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 16 m

After 36.2 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.55 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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3.82 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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13.2 km

Road With Views

Highlight • Cycleway

18.6 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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25.4 km

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Knowsley Lane crosses over Rivington but it has wonderful views of the water and the other side there are steps that the water runs down. which is interesting to view

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32.9 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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33.9 km

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

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Can only make out a few letters I'm guessing it's very old. I will try and find some good details

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36.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

5.65 km

3.11 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 20 June

24°C

9°C

0 %

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike

Road With Views

View of Rivington Reservoir

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

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