The Top 11 Attractions in Gisburn Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Gisburn Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Gisburn Forest is a region where 11
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Gisburn Forest Bike Trails
Highlight • MTB Park
Gisburn 'Figure of Eight' is a fantastic trail within Gisburn Forest. It provides you with a multitude of differing sections that require specific skills to deal with them, for instance …
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Hope Line Trailhead
Highlight • Forest
Ace worth a go
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Sheep Hill Boardwalk
Highlight • Cycleway
Great boarding, split logs, plenty of grip!
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The 8 – Swoopy Section
Highlight • Forest
Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.
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Hully Gully Trailhead
Highlight • MTB Park
Mad hang on watch out for the stone drop
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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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Stocks Reservoir
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
A nice ride through Gisburn Forest, be careful, although road surface is suitable for road bikes it is worn in places. Minimal traffic usually.
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Singletrack Shortcut in Forest of Bowland
Highlight • Trail
Swoopy yeah nice flowing berms but have your wits about you cos the tecky rocky bit can be slippery wen wet
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St James' Church, Dalehead
Highlight • Historical Site
Founded in the late 1930s, the transformation of the old Parish Church grounds into Stocks Reservoir marked a significant chapter in history. The reconstruction of St. James' Church, painstakingly relocated …
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Dragon's Teeth Trail Start
Highlight • Forest
Great mid ride test
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Whelp Stone Crag Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Whelp Stone Crag is the highest point of Gisburn Forest in the Forest of Bowland. Although care must be taken, especially in wet conditions, the views across the Ribble Valley …
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