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Nicky Nook & Grizedale Reservoir loop from Scorton

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Nicky Nook & Grizedale Reservoir loop from Scorton

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4.8

(144)

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Nicky Nook & Grizedale Reservoir loop from Scorton

02:04

7.10km

180m

Hiking

The Nicky Nook & Grizedale Reservoir loop from Scorton offers a diverse hiking experience in the Forest of Bowland. You'll encounter a mix of roads, tracks, and fields, with a steep initial ascent towards Nicky Nook. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views of the Lancashire coastal plain, Morecambe Bay, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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974 m

Applestore Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

2.50 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

3.25 km

Grizedale Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

7.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.21 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.92 km

1.84 km

420 m

296 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

14°C

0 %

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Comments

August 16, 2024,Nicky Nook Circular

A local favourite and great for all abilities, please ensure you have the correct footwear. Brilliant loop for families too but not buggy friendly.

We headed there to do some foraging and learning about the local flora, but it soon turned into a bat rescue operation after finding a grounded bat on the road.

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Nicky Nook & Grizedale Reservoir loop from Scorton

Applestore Cafe

Nicky Nook Summit

Grizedale Reservoir

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