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Trail Running Planet · Forest of Bowland · Gisburn Forest

Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest

Reservoir views, forest trails, and barely any climbing. One for when you want miles without mountains — or when the rest of the Dales is under a cloud.

Distance

16.7 km

Ascent

295 m

Descent

294 m

Max elevation

270 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

2h 5m – 2h 45m

Grade

Hard

Navigation

straightforward

Parking

BB7 4TS

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn, winter

About this route

A trail run looping around Stocks Reservoir and through Gisburn Forest in the Forest of Bowland AONB. Good all-weather tracks and minimal climbing make this one of the most accessible routes in the region.

Hazards & notes

Forestry vehicles on some tracks — be alert. Shared use with mountain bikers. Muddy forest paths after heavy rain.

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/stocks-reservoir-gisburn-forest

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