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Rivington Pike – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich

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Rivington Pike – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich

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Rivington Pike – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich

00:54

13.9km

180m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.07 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.76 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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7.77 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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8.09 km

Two Lads Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant place to visit

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10.8 km

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

Highlight • Monument

Can only make out a few letters I'm guessing it's very old. I will try and find some good details

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11.9 km

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 south. The Rivington chain primarily supplies 70,000 households in the Wigan area. The chain was built to supply Liverpool.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.68 km

391 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

765 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

21°C

9°C

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Rivington Pike – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Horwich

Rivington Pike

Yarrow Reservoir

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Two Lads Cairn

Old Stone Milestone to Preston, Wigan, Bolton, and Blackburn

Lower Rivington Reservoir

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