The best MTB trails around Ribble Valley
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Last updated: November 4, 2025
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1. Gisburn Forest The 8 Red loop — Forest of Bowland
19.0km
01:45
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.3
(7)
66
riders
2. Salter Fell, The Cross O'Greets loop — Forest of Bowland
49.6km
03:41
890m
890m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1.0
(1)
2
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3. Whalley to Dean Clough Reservoir loop
15.8km
01:18
320m
320m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.2
(5)
125
riders
4. The 8 Trail, Gisburn Forest – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside
14.1km
01:20
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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324
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5. The 8 – Swoopy Section – Hope Line Trailhead loop from Tosside
11.0km
01:00
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(3)
28
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6. Trail 8, Forest of Bowland – Gisburn Forest Hub loop from Slaidburn
58.8km
04:05
990m
990m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
16
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7. Spade Mill Reservoir No.2 – Deer House Wood loop from Loud Mythom Bridge
32.0km
02:25
490m
500m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
2.0
(2)
11
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8. Nursery Plantation – Crag Wood loop from Dunsop Bridge
29.8km
02:51
880m
880m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
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9. Gisburn Forest Hub – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Grindleton
33.7km
02:17
460m
460m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
181
riders
10. Sheep Hill Boardwalk – Dragon's Teeth Trail Start loop from Tosside
12.2km
01:11
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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