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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Stocks Reservoir

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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Stocks Reservoir

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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Stocks Reservoir

00:58

10.5km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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Parking

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1.24 km

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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2.29 km

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Trail

Try it you won't be disappointed

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2.82 km

View of the River in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Off grid perfection on a sunny summer's day for a photo and a few minutes to think.

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3.55 km

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

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7.99 km

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

Highlight • Natural

The road causeway separates the main Reservoir from one of its smaller arms. Great views in all directions.

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8.07 km

View of Stocks Reservoir from the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A great view from the bridge overlooking the reservoir. Quite early on in the ride.

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8.82 km

Founded in the late 1930s, the transformation of the old Parish Church grounds into Stocks Reservoir marked a significant chapter in history. The reconstruction of St. James' Church, painstakingly relocated …

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Gisburn Forest Hub

Highlight • Rest Area

Gisburn Forest Hub is the main car park for the forest mountain biking trails, which extend deep into the thick forest.

Here you'll find 6 walking trails, 4 cycling trails, …

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10.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

2.72 km

1.51 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

7.57 km

1.53 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

26°C

13°C

28 %

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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Stocks Reservoir

Gisburn Forest Hub

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

View of the River in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

View of Stocks Reservoir from the Bridge

St James' Church, Dalehead

Gisburn Forest Hub

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