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Rivington Pike – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

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Rivington Pike – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

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4.5

(2)

126

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Rivington Pike – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

02:47

34.0km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.3 km for 311 m

After 19.9 km for 133 m

After 21.1 km for 305 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

5.22 km

Nutter's Brow

Forest

7.01 km

Van Hill Memorial Forest

Highlight • Forest

Be mindful that some are footpaths, some are bridleways. Share with care.

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10.9 km

Track to Healey Nabb

Highlight • Trail

Slightly bumpy and hard packed surface. Easy incline

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11.7 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 …

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12.0 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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16.0 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Highlight • Historical Site

The Pigeon Tower (AKA The Dovecote Tower) was built in 1910 by Lord Leverhulme as part of the Rivington Estate. The lower two floors where home to ornamental and rare …

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16.9 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great trails and superb views

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18.0 km

The Old Barn Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The Pike snack shack

"Friendly staff Great atmosphere.

"Great location lovely friendly owners hot brew on a cold walk ..super"

"Great hot chocolate served , for a donation, whilst we waited."

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21.9 km

Liverpool Castle Ruins with View of Rivington Pike

Highlight • Historical Site

34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

12.5 km

5.60 km

1.58 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

10.8 km

4.70 km

2.11 km

1.45 km

392 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Rivington Pike – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Chorley

Van Hill Memorial Forest

Track to Healey Nabb

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Pike

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Rivington Pike Tower

The Old Barn Cafe

Liverpool Castle Ruins with View of Rivington Pike

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