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Yarrow Reservoir – View of North West England loop from Chorley

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Yarrow Reservoir – View of North West England loop from Chorley

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Yarrow Reservoir – View of North West England loop from Chorley

01:58

30.0km

320m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 77 m for 3 m

After 24.8 km for 9 m

After 25.4 km for 31 m

After 28.3 km for 19 m

After 29.9 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.59 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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9.00 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Lake

9.36 km

Yarrow Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is named after the River Yarrow and is set within the stunning landscapes of the Yarrow Valley, a peaceful rural area with superb views all around.

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12.0 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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13.9 km

View of North West England

Highlight • Trail

It’s not that bad of a climb depending which way your going. Pick a good gear and keep pedalling.

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14.8 km

Healey Nab mountain bike trails

Highlight • Trail

Healey Nab has a good range of MTB trails to ride with this route only passing through one of them. Definitely worth a stop to explore if you have time!

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16.6 km

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • River

Anglezarke Reservoir is the largest in the Rivington chain. It is fed by the River Yarrow, which was diverted from its original course. Originally the reservoir served the city of …

Tip by

24.7 km

Johnsons Locks

Highlight • Structure

Busy little area, and well paved in this section.

Tip by

28.4 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

30.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

5.99 km

5.17 km

4.81 km

3.20 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

7.36 km

4.76 km

985 m

475 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

26°C

12°C

5 %

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Yarrow Reservoir – View of North West England loop from Chorley

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Yarrow Reservoir

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View of North West England

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