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The 8 – Swoopy Section – Gisburn Forest Bike Trails loop from Tosside

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Gisburn Forest

The 8 – Swoopy Section – Gisburn Forest Bike Trails loop from Tosside

Moderate

riders

The 8 – Swoopy Section – Gisburn Forest Bike Trails loop from Tosside

01:17

13.1km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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74 m

Old Vicarage Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant cafe at good prices.

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2.25 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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5.50 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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5.63 km

Gisburn Forest Twisty Berms

Highlight • MTB Park

Fantastic, flowy berms through the forest!

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6.31 km

Gisburn 'Figure of Eight' is a fantastic trail within Gisburn Forest. It provides you with a multitude of differing sections that require specific skills to deal with them, for instance Roots like a vipers nest, exposure sufficient to make you feel on the edge of your comfort zone, a huge berm ridden black(Hully Gully), rock sections, North Shore wood, flowing trails through trees & if that wasn't enough there's a rock slab black plus the Hope Line which is a nice little DH section. so I'd say make sure you pack all your skills to get the best out of the trail. For the not so adventurous there's a Blue which takes in the first bermy section & avoids the techy bits. This place has great views, good parking £3 per day plus good toilets & a Cafe. It's to use the post code in the sat nav to get to Stephen Park which is where everything starts, bike trails & walking trails *** BB7 4TS ****

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