FunMBL mountain bike ride to Healey Nab &amp; Rivington

Starting point

Lancashire
BL6 7SB

Starting from Great Barn tea rooms, we’ll cycle up to Yarrow reservoir before a short road section takes us to the bridleway climb to Healey Nab.

After a bit of real mountain biking we drop to the road, recross Anglezarke reservoir before a steep road climb takes us to the next off road section.

Another steep road section takes us to Rivington Terraced Gardens and the Pike. A welcome downhill through Wilderswood to Liverpool Castle and then along Rivington Reservoir back to finish.

This ride is only suitable for mountain bikes or e-mountain bikes

Route rating

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This British Cycling Guided Ride is a beginners mountain bike ride, brought to you by a qualified Fundamentals of Mountain Bike Leader. To deliver rides as per the remit of the Fundamentals of MTB Award, we also hold a valid 2 day outdoor first aid certificate. Whilst not exactly mountainous this 13 mile guided ride does include a LOT of climbing (1700ft !) and descending, mostly off-road and will stand you in good stead to explore further on your MTB. Please bring water and snacks. There is a cafe at around 10.5 miles but it is quite exposed so would only use this if the weather is good. There is a good cafe at the start/finish if needed. For this ride you really do need a mountain bike, preferably with at least front suspension, a gravel bike would also be suitable but would need to be ridden confidently as the routes around Rivington are very bumpy. Electric versions of mountain or gravel bikes are welcome. Road/hybrid bikes will not be suitable. Helmets are compulsory. Bring a puncture repair kit and a spare tube. I would also recommend a waterproof and extra layer as it is exposed on the tops. First-timers welcome!

Mixed road and trail.

There’s a possible stop at the Pike Snack Shack depending on the weather.

Road/hybrid bikes will not be suitable. Helmets are compulsory. Bring a puncture repair kit and a spare tube. I would also recommend a waterproof and extra layer as it is exposed on the tops.

First-timers welcome!

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