Eccleston Village – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Blackrod

Eccleston Village – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Blackrod

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Eccleston Village – Lower Rivington Reservoir loop from Blackrod

02:07

48.2km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Crown Clough

Forest

2.74 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the …

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12.4 km

Jolly Tar Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice stretch of road beautiful scenery and countryside

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20.5 km

The area to the south of Eccleston is a mini haven for cyclists - lots of little lanes to explore, a few cafes to find and a few challenging little climbs over towards Parbold. And all on fairly quiet roads.

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23.8 km

Bench at Roadside Triangle

Highlight • Rest Area

The bench is situated on a triangle of roads. It's nice to sit and have a little brake here

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26.7 km

View of Preston and the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop just at the side of the Church for a stunning view over Preston and the rest of the countryside. If you're continuing on to Bank Top, then make sure …

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27.1 km

Wooden Gate in the North English Countryside

Highlight • Structure

It's always great to enjoy nature and all the beautiful countryside the England has to offer on a bike ride

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29.7 km

Hunger Hill

Highlight • Settlement

Hunger Hill is a settlement in the Bolton district, of Greater Manchester, England. It is about 11 mi (18 km) northwest of Manchester city centre. The climb is on Wigan Road grade of climb 2.6

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44.3 km