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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Clitheroe

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Clitheroe

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Clitheroe

03:50

52.9km

670m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.64 km

River Ribble

Lake

19.2 km

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Trail

Try it you won't be disappointed

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19.7 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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20.4 km

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

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22.6 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

24.1 km

Sheep Hill Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

Great boarding, split logs, plenty of grip!

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26.5 km

Dragon's Teeth Trail Start

Highlight • Forest

Great mid ride test

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29.6 km

This trail is excellent for practicing technical climbing, featuring rocky sections and some tight twists and turns. Certain parts offer Black-level options for added challenge. Definitely worth a visit!

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32.0 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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35.5 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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52.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

11.3 km

7.38 km

2.17 km

1.69 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

16.7 km

2.19 km

1.45 km

1.34 km

589 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

11°C

4°C

11 %

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Clitheroe

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

The 8 - Bottoms Trail

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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