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North West England

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 - Bottoms Trail loop from Easington

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 - Bottoms Trail loop from Easington

Moderate

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The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 - Bottoms Trail loop from Easington

02:39

9.42km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

891 m

The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great fun can be wet

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2

1.91 km

Waterfall in the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

3.25 km

Log Ride in Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Forest

Ride not too slow looking forward

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4

5.57 km

The 8 - Bottoms Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

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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5

5.57 km

Gisburn Forest Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Trail

Bring all yours skills to Gisburn if you want a good time. wear light protection (arms & legs) as anything can happen. The trails has massive variation in the type …

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6

8.91 km

Stacks Bird Hide

Highlight • Rest Area

Great hide and great views over the reservoir

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7

9.23 km

Stocks Hide (Stocks Reservoir)

Highlight • Lake

Great little hide looking over the reservoir

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B

9.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

4.02 km

671 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 31 May

17°C

11°C

94 %

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