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Anglezarke Amble Challenge

Name: Anglezarke Amble Challenge
Start: 2026-02-14
End: 2026-02-14
Location: Rivington

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calendar_today 14 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Step into the dramatic history and raw beauty of the West Pennine Moors with The Anglezarke Amble on Saturday, February 14, 2026. This iconic LDWA challenge event offers a choice between a demanding 24-mile long route or a scenic 16-mile short route, both designed to be completed within ten hours. Your journey weaves through a landscape sculpted by industry and nature, passing historic reservoirs, ascending landmarks like Winter Hill and Darwen Tower, and traversing atmospheric moors where tales of mass trespasses and ancient tragedies linger. Discover hidden gems from Lever Park’s follies to the picturesque cricket ground at White Coppice, all while enjoying expansive views that stretch to the Lake District and the Irish Sea. Renowned for filling quickly, this event is a must for walkers seeking a profoundly satisfying winter adventure rich with camaraderie and natural splendor. Secure your entry early to experience a classic route that masterfully blends physical challenge with a deep sense of place and history.

Races Offered

16 Mile

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 25.8K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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08:00

24 Mile

Feb 14, 2026

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Distance — 38.6K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Rivington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.3° / 7.1°

wb_sunny -3.2° / 2.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 19.4 /

water_drop 87.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.3° / 7.1°

wb_sunny -3.2° / 2.2°

air 19.4 km/h

water_drop 87.0%

About Rivington

Rivington is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, Lancashire, England, occupying 2,538 acres. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Chorley and about 8+1⁄2 miles (13.7 km) northwest of Bolton. Rivington is a rural area consisting primarily of agricultural grazing land, moorland, with hill summits including Rivington Pike and Winter Hill within the West Pennine Moors. The area has a thriving tourist industry centred around reservoirs created to serve Liverpool in the Victorian era and Lever Park created as a public park by William Lever at the turn of the 20th century, with two converted barns, a replica of Liverpool Castle and open countryside. Rivington and Blackrod High School is located here. Rivington and its village had a population of 109 at the 2011 Census.