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North West England

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Ormskirk

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Ormskirk

Hard

17

riders

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Ormskirk

06:16

101km

920m

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: July 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.3 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

10.8 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

2

37.0 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 …

Tip by

3

37.3 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

4

42.6 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

5

43.5 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.

Tip by

50.9 km

Rake Brook Reservoir

Lake

7

60.9 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

Tip by

8

60.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

Tip by

9

64.9 km

The Cavendish Arms, Brindle

Highlight • Pub

Beautiful modern pub with a wonderful garden with plenty of seating. Definitely stop and have a break here.

Tip by

71.6 km

Gravel Hole Wood

Forest

11

82.4 km

Croston Stone Cross and Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Croston is one of the most attractive large villages in the area with several pubs and restaurants.

Tip by

83.0 km

Square's Wood

Forest

B

101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.2 km

25.3 km

2.91 km

2.27 km

352 m

307 m

217 m

Surfaces

78.7 km

21.4 km

936 m

238 m

120 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 28 July

23°C

15°C

23 %

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