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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail loop from Mill Hill

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail loop from Mill Hill

Moderate

4.2

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail loop from Mill Hill

03:04

41.2km

640m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 6 m

After 690 m for 16 m

After 41.2 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.79 km

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The woodland next to the Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir is perfect for cycling through with its tall mature deciduous trees towering above. The woods truly come to life in the summer …

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7.41 km

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

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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15.1 km

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice flowing gentle off road stretch with stunning views over Anglezarke towards Rivington Pike.

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18.8 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

19.6 km

Horrobin Embankment

Highlight • Lake

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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19.9 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.

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20.8 km

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot but watch for dogs

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22.7 km

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Cracking descent. There are a few cheat lines down the sides to miss a lot of the loose rocks and rubble. Watch for the drop off the concrete, you’ll know …

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30.5 km

View of Belmont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views here are lovely and if you are lucky you will see sheep, Goat, cow and Bulls. Also there is a small pond to wild swim near here in warmer weather.

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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

10.5 km

7.45 km

3.77 km

809 m

307 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

7.57 km

6.10 km

4.31 km

3.11 km

2.36 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

17°C

11°C

98 %

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail loop from Mill Hill

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Roddlesworth Reservoirs

Green Lane with Views of Anglezarke and Rivington Pike

Horrobin Embankment

Upper Rivington Reservoir

View of Chorley and Anglezarke Reservoir

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail

View of Belmont Reservoir

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