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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Eccleston Village loop from Blackrod

Lower Rivington Reservoir – Eccleston Village loop from Blackrod

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Eccleston Village loop from Blackrod

02:09

48.5km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.8 km for 229 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Crown Clough

Forest

1.95 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Fast road along the sourhern bank of the lower Rivington Reservoir.

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9.39 km

Lane Plantations

Forest

12.6 km

Jolly Tar Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice stretch of road beautiful scenery and countryside

Tip by

20.7 km

The area to the south of Eccleston is a mini haven for cyclists - lots of little lanes to explore, a few cafes to find and a few challenging little climbs over towards Parbold. And all on fairly quiet roads.

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24.0 km

Bench at Roadside Triangle

Highlight • Rest Area

The bench is situated on a triangle of roads. It's nice to sit and have a little brake here

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24.9 km

Delph Watersports Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

27.1 km

View of Preston and the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop just at the side of the Church for a stunning view over Preston and the rest of the countryside. If you're continuing on to Bank Top, then make sure you fuel yourself... as there is a horrible little climb leading up to Bank Top - Average 10% and Max of 20%!

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27.5 km

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

Highlight • Structure

It's always great to enjoy nature and all the beautiful countryside the England has to offer on a bike ride

Tip by

30.1 km

Hunger Hill

Highlight • Settlement

Hunger Hill is a settlement in the Bolton district, of Greater Manchester, England. It is about 11 mi (18 km) northwest of Manchester city centre. The climb is on Wigan Road grade of climb 2.6

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48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

13.4 km

576 m

440 m

104 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

3.94 km

202 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Eccleston Village loop from Blackrod

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Jolly Tar Lane

Eccleston Village

Bench at Roadside Triangle

Delph Watersports Centre

View of Preston and the Countryside

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

Hunger Hill

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