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Hobble's Way – The Forest of Bowland loop from Gisburn

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North West England

Hobble's Way – The Forest of Bowland loop from Gisburn

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Hobble's Way – The Forest of Bowland loop from Gisburn

02:18

27.4km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.22 km

Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

2

6.78 km

Bridleway Through Forest of Bowland

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be warned starts off as a rough road then slowly worsens into boggy mess after heavy rain.

Tip by

10.1 km

Camn Plantation

Forest

4

18.3 km

View of the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Other

5

20.5 km

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful old bridge crossing the River Ribble. Next to the crossing is the pretty village of Sawley with the Spread Eagle, an excellent country pub.

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6

20.5 km

Hobble's Way

Highlight • Trail

On the banks of the picturesque River RIbble and just within the Forest of Bowland AONB, Sawley is a delightful little village for walkers. There are many fine hiking routes …

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7

20.8 km

Sawley Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

8

22.7 km

Ribble Way Bridleway Sculpture (Forest of Bowland)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very boggy in the wet basically a ride across a few fields. Good if you like a bit of hike-a-bike!

Tip by

25.4 km

Stirk House Rakes Plantation

Forest

10

27.3 km

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

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B

27.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

7.53 km

6.68 km

2.15 km

1.79 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

9.65 km

7.84 km

6.28 km

3.64 km

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