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Ribble Valley
Easington

The 8 – Swoopy Section – Hope Line Trailhead loop from Easington

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Ribble Valley
Easington

The 8 – Swoopy Section – Hope Line Trailhead loop from Easington

Easy

4.9

(34)

347

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The 8 – Swoopy Section – Hope Line Trailhead loop from Easington

00:59

10.8km

140m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

233 m

Gisburn Forest Hub

Highlight • Cafe

Here's the map. Bacon butty and a latte in the cafe £7.50. Card is taken 👍

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2

850 m

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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3

4.41 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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4

5.77 km

Hope Line Trailhead

Highlight • Forest

Ace worth a go

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5

6.33 km

Rest Point in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

biscuits and drink lol

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6

6.59 km

Nordel Trail

Highlight • Trail

exit or entrance to some off piste, rooty and loamy, but fast flow in section's

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7

9.64 km

View of Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very wet

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B

10.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

4.50 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

557 m

295 m

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Lowest point (210 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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47 %

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