Anglezarke Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Heath Charnock

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Anglezarke Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Heath Charnock

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Anglezarke Reservoir – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Heath Charnock

00:30

4.65km

50m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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691 m

Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

one of the nicest Reservoirs I've walked around, you won't be disappointed.

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1.00 km

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

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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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2.03 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

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Constructed between 1852 and 1857 this is the middle of the three reservoirs in the valley. There are nice footpaths all around the reservoir and further up the valley.

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2.54 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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2.64 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

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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 four reservoirs. Built between 1852 and 1857 the reservoirs provide water for the surrounding Wigan area although they were originally built to supply Liverpool.

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2.73 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

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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 south. The Rivington chain primarily supplies 70,000 households in the Wigan area. The chain was built to supply Liverpool.

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2.83 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

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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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4.60 km

Yarrow Reservoir

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This reservoir is named after the River Yarrow and is set within the stunning landscapes of the Yarrow Valley, a peaceful rural area with superb views all around.

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4.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

2.14 km

1.96 km

407 m

143 m