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North West England

View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

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View of Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Adlington

01:07

17.6km

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 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 16 m

After 17.5 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.46 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

North of this dam is the upper Rivington Reservoir, the lower reservoir is to the south. There are also two more reservoirs to the north which form this chain of four reservoirs. Built between 1852 and 1857 the reservoirs provide water for the surrounding Wigan area although they were originally built to supply Liverpool.

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2

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

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3

3.66 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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4

7.70 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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5

8.88 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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6

13.8 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.31 km

401 m

308 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

480 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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