Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Grindleton Fell

Mountain Pass

13.4 km

Gisburn Forest Hub

Highlight • Rest Area

Gisburn Forest Hub is the main car park for the forest mountain biking trails, which extend deep into the thick forest.

Here you'll find 6 walking trails, 4 cycling trails, …

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14.1 km

Gisburn Forest Hub

Highlight • Cafe

Here's the map. Bacon butty and a latte in the cafe £7.50. Card is taken 👍

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14.6 km

Gisburn Forest Twisty Berms

Highlight • MTB Park

Fantastic, flowy berms through the forest!

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14.8 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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15.0 km

View of Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very wet

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16.4 km

Night Mountain Biking in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Forest

17.6 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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31.4 km

Sawley Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful old bridge crossing the River Ribble. Next to the crossing is the pretty village of Sawley with the Spread Eagle, an excellent country pub.

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33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

5.12 km

1.09 km

998 m

195 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

6.44 km

4.93 km

1.19 km

1.01 km

Elevation

Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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