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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Gisburn Forest Hub – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Chatburn

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Gisburn Forest Hub – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Chatburn

Moderate

3

riders

Gisburn Forest Hub – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Chatburn

02:17

33.7km

460m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Grindleton Fell

Mountain Pass

2

13.4 km

Gisburn Forest Hub

Highlight • Rest Area

Gisburn Forest Hub is the main car park for the forest mountain biking trails, which extend deep into the thick forest.

Here you'll find 6 walking trails, 4 cycling trails, …

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3

14.1 km

Gisburn Forest Hub

Highlight • Cafe

Here's the map. Bacon butty and a latte in the cafe £7.50. Card is taken 👍

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4

14.6 km

Gisburn Forest Twisty Berms

Highlight • MTB Park

Fantastic, flowy berms through the forest!

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5

14.8 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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6

15.0 km

View of Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very wet

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7

16.4 km

Night Mountain Biking in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Forest

8

17.7 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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9

31.5 km

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful old bridge crossing the River Ribble. Next to the crossing is the pretty village of Sawley with the Spread Eagle, an excellent country pub.

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B

33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

4.89 km

1.24 km

1.05 km

212 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

6.42 km

4.92 km

1.21 km

945 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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