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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Wood loop from Blackburn with Darwen

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Blackburn with Darwen

Darwen

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Wood loop from Blackburn with Darwen

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3.0

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Roddlesworth Wood loop from Blackburn with Darwen

01:14

14.7km

290m

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 26, 2026

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After 11.7 km for 103 m

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6.11 km

Higher Roddlesworth Farm

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful road and Higher Roddlesworth farm surrounded with beautiful views on both sides

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6.96 km

View of Rake Brook Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Bolton Road takes you past the reservoir you can turn in for a better look at the top

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7.44 km

Hare & Hounds, Abbey Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub welcoming muddy paws and boots. Serves German food as well as British pub classics.

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8.39 km

Often reservoirs are surrounded by rather desolate hills with few trees. Happily, the trio of reservoirs here on the River Roddlesworth are somewhat different! Surrounded by beautiful mature deciduous woodland these paths are perfect for a relaxed ride.

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8.44 km

Roddlesworth Woodland Stream on Witton Weavers Way

Highlight (Segment) • River

The River Roddlesworth Footpath that runs past Roddlesworth Reservoirs is a well-trodden scenic footpath that forms part of the Witton Weavers Way. This is a national long-distance footpath that has …

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