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Stocks Reservoir Shoreline – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Stocks Reservoir

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Stocks Reservoir Shoreline – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Stocks Reservoir

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Stocks Reservoir Shoreline – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Stocks Reservoir

02:56

11.0km

120m

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: April 16, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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Parking

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1.71 km

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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2.46 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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2.54 km

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

Highlight • Natural

The road causeway separates the main Reservoir from one of its smaller arms. Great views in all directions.

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4.30 km

Waterfall in the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.70 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

6.81 km

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Highlight • Forest

Excellent trail centre with features for all abilities.

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10.1 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

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10.5 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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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

1.02 km

762 m

170 m

Surfaces

8.65 km

1.60 km

762 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Stocks Reservoir Shoreline – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Stocks Reservoir

St James' Church, Dalehead

View of Stocks Reservoir from the Bridge

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

Waterfall in the Forest of Bowland

The 8 – Swoopy Section

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Gisburn Forest Hub

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