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

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North West England

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

Moderate

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

00:58

10.7km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.71 km

St James' Church, Dalehead

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

7.59 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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3

7.64 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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4

7.67 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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5

8.17 km

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Trail

Try it you won't be disappointed

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6

9.22 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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7

9.51 km

Gisburn Forest Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

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 …

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8

10.2 km

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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B

10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

2.31 km

1.90 km

1.28 km

262 m

Surfaces

7.28 km

1.90 km

1.54 km

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