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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from St Helen's

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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from St Helen's

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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from St Helen's

06:19

23.7km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.6 km for 96 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.38 km

View of Greenhalgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

see heading

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8.23 km

Long Crossey Wood

Forest

10.6 km

Grizedale Reservoir is one of three reservoirs in close proximity on the Grizedale Brook above Garstang. The reservoirs were constructed in the early 1900's to provide water for Blackpool and the surrounding area.

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11.4 km

Grizedale Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Grizedale Reservoir is a serene and scenic location within the Forest of Bowland AONB, offering a peaceful retreat and good pathways for runners who appreciate the natural beauty of Lancashire's countryside.

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13.2 km

Nicky Nook Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicky Nook is a 215m high hill on the western side of the Forest of Bowland. There is a trig pointy on the summit and great views west towards the sea, Fleetwood & Blackpool.

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14.5 km

Applestore Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely Cafe for lunch or cake stop.
Open everyday 9:00 - 16:00.

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15.6 km

The Barn Restaurant, Scorton

Highlight • Restaurant

Grand feed stop, just needs closer bike storage to tables..

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15.7 km

The Barn, Scorton

Highlight • Cafe

A firm favourite with local cyclists. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Also has bike racks (although most of the locks have keys missing). It can take ages to get …

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

6.04 km

4.86 km

1.30 km

595 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.19 km

4.98 km

4.04 km

2.49 km

2.16 km

839 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

16°C

49 %

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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from St Helen's

View of Greenhalgh Castle

Grizedale Brook Trail

Grizedale Reservoir

Grizedale Reservoir

Nicky Nook Summit

Applestore Cafe

The Barn Restaurant, Scorton

The Barn, Scorton

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