Lead Mine Clough – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Withnell

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Lead Mine Clough – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Withnell

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Lead Mine Clough – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Withnell

02:14

32.5km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.6 km for 19 m

After 24.5 km for 31 m

After 25.1 km for 9 m

After 31.7 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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White Coppice to Brinscall Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

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Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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View of Cheshire and Wales

Highlight • Viewpoint

Your high enough up too the Welsh mountains on a clear day. Absolutely beautiful place

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8.69 km

Lead Mine Clough

Highlight • Historical Site

Old mining area with several water falls - great paths

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9.99 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

11.5 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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15.8 km

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

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21.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

25.1 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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25.1 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 …

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32.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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