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Nicky Nook Summit – Grizedale Reservoir loop from Garstang

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Nicky Nook Summit – Grizedale Reservoir loop from Garstang

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Nicky Nook Summit – Grizedale Reservoir loop from Garstang

04:42

17.0km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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103 m

The Roasting Joint

Highlight • Cafe

Great pie/sandwich shop on Garstang High St. Fantastic place to grab a takeaway pie, sandwich and brew during a ride, beaches nearby for somewhere to sit whilst you scoff your grub.

Tip by

3.41 km

Woodacre Great Wood

Forest

4.75 km

Ghyll Wood

Forest

5.42 km

Applestore Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely Cafe for lunch or cake stop.
Open everyday 9:00 - 16:00.

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6.71 km

Nicky Nook Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicky Nook is a 215m high hill on the western side of the Forest of Bowland. There is a trig pointy on the summit and great views west towards the sea, Fleetwood & Blackpool.

Tip by

7.57 km

Grizedale Reservoir is one of three reservoirs in close proximity on the Grizedale Brook above Garstang. The reservoirs were constructed in the early 1900's to provide water for Blackpool and the surrounding area.

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8.04 km

Grizedale Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Grizedale Reservoir is a serene and scenic location within the Forest of Bowland AONB, offering a peaceful retreat and good pathways for runners who appreciate the natural beauty of Lancashire's countryside.

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8.81 km

Grizedale Brook Wooden Pathway

Highlight • Forest

great little loop. quiet early on.

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

4.06 km

3.79 km

452 m

346 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

3.91 km

3.89 km

2.48 km

2.28 km

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Nicky Nook Summit – Grizedale Reservoir loop from Garstang

The Roasting Joint

Applestore Cafe

Nicky Nook Summit

Grizedale Reservoir

Grizedale Reservoir

Grizedale Brook Wooden Pathway

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