Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Lostock Hall

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Lostock Hall

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Lower Rivington Reservoir – Rivington Pike loop from Lostock Hall

03:20

51.8km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.57 km for 55 m

After 30.4 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

9.60 km

The Cavendish Arms, Brindle

Highlight • Pub

Beautiful modern pub with a wonderful garden with plenty of seating. Definitely stop and have a break here.

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13.5 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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13.6 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

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17.6 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

24.1 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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24.4 km

Rivington Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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29.8 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Hold on tight when you descend down towards the lake. Stunning views, well worth the climb.

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30.6 km

Belmont Reservoir is a small lake near Belmont in Lancashire at an altitude of about 261 meters. The shoreline of Belmont Reservoir is approximately 4.239 Kilometers round and Belmont Reservoir's depth is comparatively shallow.

Belmont Reservoir is a freshwater lake.

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42.8 km