The 8 – Swoopy Section – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Tosside

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The 8 – Swoopy Section – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Tosside

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The 8 – Swoopy Section – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Tosside

01:38

15.2km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.33 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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6.32 km

View of Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very wet

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6.60 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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8.54 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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8.62 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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9.82 km

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

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12.1 km

Log Ride in Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Ride not too slow looking forward

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

1.12 km

765 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

3.57 km

2.51 km

765 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

11°C

55 %

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The 8 – Swoopy Section – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Tosside

The 8 – Swoopy Section

View of Forest of Bowland

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

View of Stocks Reservoir from the Bridge

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Log Ride in Gisburn Forest

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