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Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Entwistle Reservoir loop from Belmont

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Entwistle Reservoir loop from Belmont

Moderate

5.0

(4)

17

riders

View of Rivington Reservoir – View of Entwistle Reservoir loop from Belmont

01:17

19.6km

280m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

248 m

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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2

3.41 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. …

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3

9.71 km

Chapeltown FW3/24 Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

This casemate is of type FW3/24. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

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4

12.9 km

Green Arms Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Looking down on Entwistle reservoir really nice views and great cycling

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5

13.0 km

View of Entwistle Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views towards the Turton and Entwistle reservoirs.

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B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

2.75 km

293 m

240 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

293 m

240 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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18°C

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