The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Dunsop Bridge

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Dunsop Bridge

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Dunsop Bridge

03:22

44.2km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.8 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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14.5 km

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Trail

Try it you won't be disappointed

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15.0 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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15.7 km

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

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17.9 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

19.4 km

Sheep Hill Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Great boarding, split logs, plenty of grip!

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21.8 km

Dragon's Teeth Trail Start

Highlight • Forest

Great mid ride test

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22.7 km

Hully Gully Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

Mad hang on watch out for the stone drop

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28.0 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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44.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

11.3 km

7.80 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

17.2 km

1.32 km

589 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

0 %

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Dunsop Bridge

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

View of Stocks Reservoir from the Bridge

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Sheep Hill Boardwalk

Dragon's Teeth Trail Start

Hully Gully Trailhead

The 8 – Swoopy Section

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