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

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

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

01:03

10.6km

180m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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906 m

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

Tip by

3.55 km

Rest Point in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

biscuits and drink lol

Tip by

5.45 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

Tip by

8.31 km

View of Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very wet

Tip by

8.61 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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9.42 km

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Trail

Try it you won't be disappointed

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9.92 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.

Tip by

10.00 km

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

4.71 km

803 m

124 m

Surfaces

9.67 km

803 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

18°C

11°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

January 3, 2022,Gisburn Forest MTB

A ride out in Gisburn for Elliott to try out his new bike!
A bit of a chilly breezy day although sheltered in the trees.
Did half of 'The 8' but some sections closed due to tree fall.
Sharp cold shower of rain just as we finished, and ground was fairly wet all the way round

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

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Rest Point in Forest of Bowland

The 8 – Swoopy Section

View of Forest of Bowland

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

View of Stocks Reservoir from the Bridge

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

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