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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Slaidburn War Memorial – Gisburn Forest Hub loop from Chatburn

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Slaidburn War Memorial – Gisburn Forest Hub loop from Chatburn

Hard

4

riders

Slaidburn War Memorial – Gisburn Forest Hub loop from Chatburn

04:21

61.5km

1,120m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Grindleton Fell

Mountain Pass

2

11.3 km

Slaidburn War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A quiet spot to take in the past on the way through this lovely village in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. The YHA on the square is an excellent Base for a weekend adventure

Tip by

3

21.9 km

Scenic Road Through the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Forest

Once dubbed the 'Switzerland of England', the winding roads through the fell valleys are incredibly picturesque and quiet. The Forest of Bowland is somewhat a hidden gem, with it being quieter than surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Tip by

33.9 km

Hammonhead Wood

Forest

34.9 km

Keasden Moor

Nature Reserve

41.2 km

Bowland Knotts

Mountain Pass

42.8 km

Gisburn Forest

Forest

8

46.8 km

View of the River in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Off grid perfection on a sunny summer's day for a photo and a few minutes to think.

Tip by

9

46.8 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.

Tip by

10

48.2 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, …

Tip by

11

48.8 km

Gisburn Forest Twisty Berms

Highlight • MTB Park

Fantastic, flowy berms through the forest!

Tip by

12

48.9 km

Forest Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Keep on the look out for Deers and hairs

Tip by

13

59.3 km

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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B

61.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.4 km

1.98 km

1.97 km

1.38 km

827 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

24.0 km

3.57 km

1.75 km

599 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 9 July

30°C

14°C

15 %

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