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View of Rivington Reservoir – View of the Countryside loop from Blackrod

View of Rivington Reservoir – View of the Countryside loop from Blackrod

Moderate

3.8

(5)

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View of Rivington Reservoir – View of the Countryside loop from Blackrod

01:32

28.7km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 11.2 km for 1.65 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Crown Clough

Forest

2.79 km

The Arboretum Café

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Beautiful trees. Great place to plan to stop for a break / picnic.

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5.27 km

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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5.98 km

View of Lower Rivington Reservoir

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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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7.95 km

Yarrow Reservoir and Alance Bridge

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Stunning views over Yarrow Reservoir and close to the crossing Alance Bridge. We'll worth a stop and a few photos this area is stunning.

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9.98 km

Anglezarke Climb and View of Yarrow Reservoir

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A climb of 0.75 miles, travelling north to south, at an average of 8% with the steepest part in the first 0.1 miles where it maxes out at around 25% before returning to something a little more sedate.

Check out this youtube video for the virtual experience

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20.2 km

View of the Countryside

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There is a grass embankment with a gate to allow you to stop, refuel and take a photo or two. There is probably only room for 3-5 people at most.

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21.9 km

Anglezarke Bridge and Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

Knowsley Lane crosses over Rivington but it has wonderful views of the water and the other side there are steps that the water runs down. which is interesting to view

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26.0 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

1.68 km

1.31 km

571 m

210 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

1.13 km

510 m

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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View of Rivington Reservoir – View of the Countryside loop from Blackrod

The Arboretum Café