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Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

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Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

Moderate

4.7

(24)

186

riders

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

02:03

25.6km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.09 km

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • River

Anglezarke Reservoir is the largest in the Rivington chain. It is fed by the River Yarrow, which was diverted from its original course. Originally the reservoir served the city of …

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2.28 km

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A climb of 0.75 miles, travelling north to south, at an average of 8% with the steepest part in the first 0.1 miles where it maxes out at around 25% …

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5.43 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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5.78 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

7.19 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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11.6 km

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Cracking descent. There are a few cheat lines down the sides to miss a lot of the loose rocks and rubble. Watch for the drop off the concrete, you’ll know …

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12.5 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington …

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20.6 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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22.2 km

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

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25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

8.09 km

5.71 km

118 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

8.86 km

5.52 km

1.57 km

763 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

17°C

0 %

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Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

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Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Preston England Temple

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Yarrow Reservoir

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

Rivington Pike Tower

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

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