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Lancashire
Chorley
Heath Charnock

Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Adlington

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Chorley
Heath Charnock

Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Adlington

Moderate

31

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Rivington Pike – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Adlington

02:02

7.53km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.59 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

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Constructed between 1852 and 1857 this is the middle of the three reservoirs in the valley. There are nice footpaths all around the reservoir and further up the valley.

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2.85 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

3

3.62 km

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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4

4.57 km

Track to Healey Nabb

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Slightly bumpy and hard packed surface. Easy incline

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5

5.35 km

Village Green Tearoom

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Fabulous friendly tea rooms serving good food. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake. Great for hikers, cyclists, dog walkers. Open every day.

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6

5.46 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such wonderful scenery at Rivington Pike have a ride up some views are stunning

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7

5.73 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

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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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8

5.82 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

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North of this dam is the upper Rivington Reservoir, the lower reservoir is to the south. There are also two more reservoirs to the north which form this chain of …

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9

5.92 km

Horrobin Embankment

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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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7.53 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

3.05 km

715 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

1.94 km

715 m

426 m

< 100 m

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Monday 10 August

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