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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Gisburn Forest

Bowland Knotts Climb – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

Routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Gisburn Forest

Bowland Knotts Climb – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

Hard

4.5

(2)

49

riders

Bowland Knotts Climb – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

04:14

64.5km

1,100m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.98 km

Hope Line Trailhead

Highlight • Forest

Ace worth a go

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2.87 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

3

9.29 km

Bowland Knotts Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

1.4 mile climb with an average of 7%. Some steep sections maxing out at around 17%. Nice climb. Descend with care down Keasden road as there are quite a few sheep wandering.

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4

11.5 km

Bowland Knotts

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bowland Knotts 430.7m P88 (1413ft)
Forest of Bowland Definitive List.
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Kent List.

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5

13.5 km

White Syke Hill to Clapham Common Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Gorgeous moorland up White Syke Hill to Clapham Common/Austwick Common

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17.8 km

Keasden Moor

Nature Reserve

18.9 km

Hammonhead Wood

Forest

8

35.6 km

Salter Fell Road (Hornby Road), Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Undeniably one of the best gravel tracks I've ever ridden in the UK (or anywhere for that matter. Despite being relatively close to cities and villages, this feels a million …

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9

53.6 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

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10

54.3 km

View of Slaidburn

Highlight • Settlement

A picturesque corner of Lancashire, Slaidburn is a gray stone village found on the banks of the River Hodder. The village is surrounded by misty moorland and patchwork farmland. Be …

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11

62.5 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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B

64.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

22.7 km

1.81 km

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

15.2 km

8.06 km

4.74 km

116 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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3°C

21 %

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