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North West England

Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins – Rivington Pike loop from Horwich

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins – Rivington Pike loop from Horwich

Moderate

45

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Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins – Rivington Pike loop from Horwich

01:41

20.5km

230m

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: February 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.53 km for 124 m

After 10.4 km for 246 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.53 km

Liverpool Castle Replica Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

William Lever built a folly which is a scale replica of Liverpool Castle. Building started in 1912 and the replica, which was not completed, was based on a conjectural reconstruction of the castle prepared by E. W. Cox in 1892.

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2

4.35 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

4.62 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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4

9.54 km

Downhill Track to Moor Road

Highlight • Trail

Moderate, relatively smooth, non-technical downhill. Relatively short. Stop at the bottom of the track as we need to give way to traffic

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5

10.2 km

View of North West England

Highlight • Trail

It’s not that bad of a climb depending which way your going. Pick a good gear and keep pedalling.

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6

11.7 km

Van Hill Memorial Forest

Highlight • Forest

Be mindful that some are footpaths, some are bridleways. Share with care.

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7

15.6 km

Track to Healey Nabb

Highlight • Trail

Slightly bumpy and hard packed surface. Easy incline

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8

18.0 km

Liverpool Castle Ruins with View of Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

B

20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

6.09 km

5.67 km

1.17 km

394 m

109 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

7.58 km

1.70 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

4°C

17 %

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