Rivington Pike Ride (6.16 miles ) Print
This ride takes you up onto the top of Rivington Pike where on a clear day there are fabulous views towards the coast, with Blackpool Tower and the River Estuaries clearly visible. At weekends and Bank Holidays, especially Easter, it can be very busy. This ride is about 6.5 miles and will take between 2 and 3 hrs to ride.It is virtually all off tarmac roads, the top section being an unmade road with plenty of room to avoid any slow moving traffic.There are toilets and refreshments at the Lower and Upper Barn [ Upper may be closed during the week.]Download: Rivington.gpx Rivington Waypoints.gpx
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There are endless options but follow the bridleway bearing slightly right.
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Carry straight on until you come to a fork left with a gate about 100 mtrs. straight in front of you. Nice canter up this slightly inclined section, but be aware of possible pedestrians.
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Turn sharp left through the gate up the fairly stoney bridleway.
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On your right hand side is an excellent water trough if your horse / dog are thirsty.
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Turn sharp right and continue up hill, or if you wish you can carry straight on taking the shorter route to the returning bridleway.
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Several options, depending on the weather, turn right for a short distance then turn left through the gate and follow the bridleway to the Tower or ride round the back.Or turn left to the next junction, although a rough track this is a road and there can be traffic on it.
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At this junction you can bear left and follow short route, or carry straight on.
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Turn sharp left just befor the Pidgeon Tower, through a gate and start a gradual descent.
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Depending on your choice of route to this point, continue to descend.
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There is a short section section of road to this point with some traffic. Turn left through the gate and follow the bridleway which can be muddy.
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Again a choice of routes back, the one going straight on is not very good, but junction at 12 is clearly defined.
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Turn right and follow the bridleway down to the next junction or carry straight on and follow round to the right.
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Turn left or follow straight on depending which way you have come to the next junction.
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Turn right and then left alongside the access road and then turn right back to the start. Or carry straight on to mark 1 and turn right back to the start.