Trail Running Planet · Forest of Bowland · Gisburn Forest
Gisburn Forest 10k
Gisburn is one of the few places round here where you can run fast on dry, purpose-built trail whatever the moor is doing, and the forest hub means coffee and toilets at the start.
Distance
10.4 km
Ascent
155 m
Descent
151 m
Max elevation
269 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 15m – 1h 40m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
waymarked
Parking
BB7 4TS
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A 10.4km loop through Gisburn Forest above Stocks Reservoir, on forest track and singletrack in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. Gently rolling, well-drained and easy to follow, with the reservoir never far away.
Hazards & notes
The wider tracks are shared with mountain bikers, some moving fast on blind bends and descents, so stay alert and step aside. A few sections are bike-specific and best avoided on foot.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/forest-of-bowland/gisburn-forest/gisburn-forest-10k
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