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View of North West England – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Anderton

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View of North West England – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Anderton

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View of North West England – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Anderton

02:25

28.8km

610m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.22 km

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

Tip by

6.15 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.

Tip by

7.77 km

Anglezarke Reservoir is the largest in the Rivington chain. It is fed by the River Yarrow, which was diverted from its original course. Originally the reservoir served the city of Liverpool before switching to its current status as a supply for Wigan.

Tip by

11.1 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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11.5 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

12.9 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Upper Rivington Reservoir lies at the heart of the Rivington chain on the West Pennine Moors. The reservoir features an island, a bridleway, and a residence known as The Street along its side.

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17.4 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington Pike Tower was formerly used as a hunting lodge by Squire John Andrews, sheltering shooting parties out on a jolly from Rivington Hall. After decades of disrepair and vandalism the castellated top has been renovated, the roof and chimney replaced, and the door and windows bricked up. Inside, and now unable to be seen, are a fireplace and a small stone-flagged cellar. Due to erosion the doorway now stands a good forty inches above the soil rendering the Tower’s foundations clearly visible

Tip by

23.3 km

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Cracking descent. There are a few cheat lines down the sides to miss a lot of the loose rocks and rubble. Watch for the drop off the concrete, you’ll know when you see it as it’s the only smooth bit. You will get walkers coming up, so keep looking ahead and pick those lines well.

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26.8 km

Horrobin Embankment

Highlight • Lake

The Horrobin embankment separates the upper and lower Rivington Reservoirs. It carries Horrobin Lane across the reservoir, providing a useful link for a walk. The reservoirs were built to supply water to Liverpool.

Tip by

28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

9.54 km

7.42 km

1.30 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

7.76 km

7.48 km

2.47 km

997 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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View of North West England – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Anderton

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

View of North West England

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Yarrow Reservoir

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike Tower

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

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