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Horwich

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Bolton
Horwich

Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

Moderate

24

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Ice Cream Chute Downhill Trail – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

01:33

19.6km

350m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.45 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir and Liverpool Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Beware of dog muck. A lot of folks don't clean it up.

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2

6.06 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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3

7.68 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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8.46 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

5

9.22 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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6

13.2 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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7

13.2 km

Pigeon Tower (Dovecote Tower), Rivington

Highlight • Historical Site

The Pigeon Tower (AKA The Dovecote Tower) was built in 1910 by Lord Leverhulme as part of the Rivington Estate. The lower two floors where home to ornamental and rare …

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8

14.2 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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9

17.0 km

West Pennine Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

5.23 km

4.73 km

2.21 km

2.21 km

Surfaces

5.89 km

5.55 km

4.36 km

3.52 km

185 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 16 May

13°C

6°C

62 %

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