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The Forest of Bowland – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Gisburn

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North West England

The Forest of Bowland – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Gisburn

Moderate

19

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The Forest of Bowland – Bolton-by-Bowland Village loop from Gisburn

01:54

38.8km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

147 m

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

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2

149 m

Gisburn Café

Highlight • Cafe

open mondays

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3

5.52 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The village has had a church since at least 1190, and remnants of the 13th-century church still endure within the present structure. However, the most substantial part of the current …

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4

5.53 km

Bolton-by-Bowland Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous village in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A quiet road leaves the village, leading to The Ribble Valley Jubilee Trail down by the river.

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5

5.86 km

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

6

8.38 km

Monubent Trig Point (S5390)

Highlight • Monument

YTP365 - Monubent S5390
County of Yorkshire Trig Pillar

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11.7 km

Carr Moor Plantation

Forest

8

23.8 km

Old Vicarage Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant cafe at good prices.

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9

23.9 km

Tosside Village Sign

Highlight • Other

B

38.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

354 m

102 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

11.6 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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