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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Easington

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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Easington

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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Easington

01:19

14.0km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.28 km

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Trail

Try it you won't be disappointed

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1.78 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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2.51 km

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

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5.71 km

Hope Line Trailhead

Highlight • Forest

Ace worth a go

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7.97 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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9.80 km

Nordel Trail

Highlight • Trail

exit or entrance to some off piste, rooty and loamy, but fast flow in section's

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13.2 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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13.4 km

Gisburn Forest Twisty Berms

Highlight • MTB Park

Fantastic, flowy berms through the forest!

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14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

6.58 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

671 m

589 m

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest loop from Easington

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

View of Stocks Reservoir from the Bridge

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Hope Line Trailhead

The 8 - Bottoms Trail

Nordel Trail

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Gisburn Forest Twisty Berms

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