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View of Rivington Reservoir – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Bromley Cross

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View of Rivington Reservoir – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Bromley Cross

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View of Rivington Reservoir – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Bromley Cross

03:23

45.4km

630m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.83 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.03 km

Delph Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Delph reservoir was completed in 1924, to provide a 78-acre source of water for domestic/industrial use and to supply extra, cleaner water to improve the River Irwell via Delph Brook. The Sailing Club in Bolton was founded in 1962 when permission to sail on the water was granted.

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7.19 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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8.02 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.

Birds found near Belmont Reservoir lake
There have been 167 species of birds recorded within a five mile radius of Belmont Reservoir lake.

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea)
Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)
Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus)
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)

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21.8 km

White Coppice to Brinscall Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a great track to cut out alot of road, the path runs along side a river and cricket club once. Popular in the area.

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23.0 km

White Coppice Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bit off a bone shaker.

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28.7 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

32.9 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Highlight • Historical Site

The Pigeon Tower (AKA The Dovecote Tower) was built in 1910 by Lord Leverhulme as part of the Rivington Estate. The lower two floors where home to ornamental and rare species of pigeon and dove with the third floor kept as a sitting room with amazing views. Lady Leverholme used to enjoy sewing here.

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34.6 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The Pike snack shack

"Friendly staff Great atmosphere.

"Great location lovely friendly owners hot brew on a cold walk ..super"

"Great hot chocolate served , for a donation, whilst we waited."

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36.6 km

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reservoir between Chorley and Bolton owned by United Utilties. There are some amazing views on lots of climb around here

Tip by

45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

8.14 km

7.77 km

5.93 km

4.06 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

10.1 km

6.26 km

3.85 km

3.29 km

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

30°C

16°C

0 %

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View of Rivington Reservoir – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Bromley Cross

Delph Reservoir

View of Rivington Reservoir

Belmont Reservoir

White Coppice to Brinscall Path

White Coppice Waterfall

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

The Old Barn Cafe

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

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