Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Earlestown

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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Earlestown

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Horrobin Embankment – Upper Rivington Reservoir loop from Earlestown

04:46

72.3km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.7 km for 302 m

After 26.4 km for 50 m

After 46.7 km for 50 m

After 62.9 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

12.7 km

View of the Wigan Flashes

Highlight • Lake

Wigan to leigh branch canal hard pavement nice veiws of Wigan flashes

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18.0 km

Haigh Lower Plantations

Forest

30.9 km

The Horrobin embankment separates the upper and lower Rivington Reservoirs. It carries Horrobin Lane across the reservoir, providing a useful link for a walk. The reservoirs were built to supply water to Liverpool.

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31.2 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Upper Rivington Reservoir lies at the heart of the Rivington chain on the West Pennine Moors. The reservoir features an island, a bridleway, and a residence known as The Street along its side.

Tip by

32.1 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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34.7 km

Japanese Lake and Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.2 km

Rivington Pike Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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46.8 km

NCN Route 55: Red Rock to Adlington

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gentle climb up from Red Rock to Adlington with a steep, rocky descent at the Adlington side (or climb if you start here). Was quite boggy and muddy today …

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50.2 km

Jolly Mill Wood

Forest

54.4 km