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Sheephouse Lane Climb – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Lostock

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Greater Manchester

Sheephouse Lane Climb – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Lostock

Moderate

10

riders

Sheephouse Lane Climb – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Lostock

02:12

31.2km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 31.0 km for 218 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.40 km

Bob's Smithy

Highlight • Pub

2

7.68 km

Pine Tree Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

7.70 km

View Over Bolton and Manchester

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

11.1 km

San Marino Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

5

13.7 km

Sheephouse Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This great climb is used in the Chorley Grand Prix road race held in April. From the reservoir at Rivington it starts with a steep section to the cattle grid. …

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6

18.4 km

Good spot but watch for dogs

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7

21.8 km

Rivington Pike Tower

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Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington …

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8

24.8 km

West Pennine Moors

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B

31.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

6.90 km

2.00 km

1.98 km

1.96 km

298 m

243 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

3.08 km

2.88 km

1.90 km

188 m

139 m

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