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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

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)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

September 18, 2021,Gisburn Forest MTB

Riding at Gisburn Forest on ‘The 8’ trail. Completed Rocky Road, Home Baked, Log Ride, Sheep Hill Boardwalk, Bottoms and Swoopy sections of single track.