Upper Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Chorley

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Chorley

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Upper Rivington Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Chorley

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19.5km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 78 m for 3 m

After 2.73 km for 4 m

After 19.5 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.27 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent cycle path suitable for all bikes

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5.01 km

Noah's Ark Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great Find,Brill food,great prices and plenty of choice+ home made cakes and a lovely friendly owner.5 stars 😀😀😀

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12.0 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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12.2 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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12.3 km

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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13.8 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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