Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Forest of Bowland AONB

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Start point

Parking

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1.26 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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2.09 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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5.23 km

River Hodder Footbridge

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The bridge crosses the River Hodder at the North end of the reservoir. Can be slippery in wet conditions.

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6.44 km

Dirt Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

This section of the Stocks circular route is eerily quiet then only sounds I heard war the occasional sound of a distant bird. I did come across 4 male and …

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7.48 km

View of Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this side of the reservoir you have amazing views of Gisburn Forest.

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

2.49 km

1.22 km

534 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

2.59 km

534 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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St James' Church, Dalehead

Stocks Reservoir Shoreline

River Hodder Footbridge

Dirt Path in Forest of Bowland National Landscape

View of Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest

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