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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