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Forest Path Downhill – Paythorne Bridge loop from Gisburn

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Forest Path Downhill – Paythorne Bridge loop from Gisburn

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Forest Path Downhill – Paythorne Bridge loop from Gisburn

02:42

10.0km

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: March 19, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.34 km

Deer and Tents at Historic Manor

Highlight • Settlement

3.17 km

Castle Haugh

Highlight • Castle

3.60 km

Forest Path Downhill

Highlight • Forest

Easy downhill but can be slippy

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3.76 km

Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

4.40 km

Paythorne Bridge

Highlight • River

On the banks of the River Ribble and close to the border with North Yorkshire, Paythorne is a lovely Lancashire village. It is on the route of the Ribble Way, …

Tip by

4.44 km

The Buck Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food, great beer and great staff.

Tip by

6.79 km

Footpath with Hazards

Highlight • Trail

10.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

2.02 km

1.04 km

350 m

182 m

160 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

2.03 km

1.29 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

18°C

12°C

28 %

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Forest Path Downhill – Paythorne Bridge loop from Gisburn

Deer and Tents at Historic Manor

Castle Haugh

Forest Path Downhill

Bridge Over the River Ribble

Paythorne Bridge

The Buck Inn

Footpath with Hazards

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