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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Clitheroe

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Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Clitheroe

Hard

4

riders

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Clitheroe

03:42

53.2km

770m

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 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

17.6 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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2

17.7 km

Gisburn Forest Twisty Berms

Highlight • MTB Park

Fantastic, flowy berms through the forest!

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3

19.1 km

Trail 8, Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Trail

Try it you won't be disappointed

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4

19.6 km

A great view from the bridge overlooking the reservoir. Quite early on in the ride.

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22.7 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

6

29.1 km

View of Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful views looking down Gisburn Forest.

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7

31.0 km

Hope Line Trailhead

Highlight • Forest

Ace worth a go

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8

32.3 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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44.6 km

Grindleton Fell

Mountain Pass

10

47.8 km

Sawley Village Signpost Climb

Highlight • Structure

Short but steep climb

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B

53.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

13.5 km

5.72 km

2.39 km

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

19.2 km

3.63 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

13°C

14 %

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