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View of Rivington Reservoir – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Blackburn

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United Kingdom

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North West England

View of Rivington Reservoir – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Blackburn

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5.0

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View of Rivington Reservoir – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Blackburn

02:49

42.5km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.42 km

View from Broadhead Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Not far from Ramsbottom, this road goes through farm land that has wonderful views over both sides of the road. The road is a good surface.
You can get a good sprint on this road

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19.2 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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22.3 km

Green Arms Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Looking down on Entwistle reservoir really nice views and great cycling

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28.4 km

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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29.2 km

Belmont Reservoir is a small lake near Belmont in Lancashire at an altitude of about 261 meters. The shoreline of Belmont Reservoir is approximately 4.239 Kilometers round and Belmont Reservoir's depth is comparatively shallow.

Belmont Reservoir is a freshwater lake.

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40.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, crossing the Pennines, and including 91 locks on the main line.

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

4.24 km

1.45 km

1.34 km

713 m

342 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

4.14 km

1.12 km

243 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

31°C

17°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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View of Rivington Reservoir – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Blackburn

View from Broadhead Road

Chapeltown FW3/24 Pillbox

Green Arms Road

View of Rivington Reservoir

Belmont Reservoir

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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