The walking trails will take you into the heart of the forest, along historic trackways and former railway lines. You might even see some of the forest's extensive wildlife from the wildlife hides on the Birch Hills walk.
Gisburn Forest is a civil parish in the Ribble Valley, in Lancashire, England. Mainly lying within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parish includes the larger part of the village of Tosside and the hamlet of Grunsagill to the south.
Gisburn Forest sits at the north-eastern corner of Lancashire, close to North Yorkshire. Indeed, the forest was in West riding of Yorkshire up until 1974. The area is vast, nearly 3000 acres – making it the largest forest in Lancashire.
The longest mountain bike trail in the world is the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR), which stretches for 2,711 miles (4,367 kilometers) from Banff, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
Gisburn Forest (Blue Trail) is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Clitheroe. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 491 ft with a max elevation of 856 ft then descends -500 ft.
Gisburn Hub main car park uses number plate recognition, please pay on exit with card or coin. You can also pay online up to 48hrs after your visit on the Park with Ease website. Cocklet Hill and Stocks reservoir car parks uses Pay & Display with coin only.
The Forest of Bowland is a landscape rich in heritage, designated as a National Landscape, much of this beauty is related to the wild nature of the landscape - itself a result of hundreds, if not thousands of years of human activity.
The Gisburn Forest Plan covers 1256 hectares of conifer plantation, broadleaved woods and open land in the upper Hodder valley in Lancashire. The whole of Gisburn Forest, the largest wooded area in the county, lies within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Contrary to the popular histories, the origins of the name Bowland has nothing to do with archery (“the land of the bow”) or with mediaeval cattle farms or vaccaries. The name derives from the Old Norse boga-/bogi-, meaning a “bend in a river”.
Check out this 10.8-km circular trail near Clitheroe, Lancashire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
To the north is the expansive Gisburn Forest, a popular place for hiking and mountain biking. This circular walk takes you around Gisburn Park and up to Gisburn Bridge on the River Ribble. On the way there's nice views of the Stock Beck and the impressive Gisburn Park Hospital.
It's okay to go into the woods by yourself, as long as you're prepared with a plan that you share with others, along with the necessary training, experience and essentials for such a trip. What should you know before you head out on a forest hike? Before going anywhere, make a trip plan.
Gisburn has always been associated with transport the Roman road from Ribchester to Ilkley passed through the parish. A petition was made to the Lord of the Manor of Gisburn on 11th May 1749, to erect a Market Cross.
Gisburn dates back many centuries with an old Roman road from Ribchester to Ilkley passing the south side of the village with remains of a 4th century farmstead near to the Brogden and Bracewell boundary. North of the village is a Ringwork or earthen castle of Norman origin known locally as Cromwell's Basin.
Sherwood Pines is open daily from 8am to 5pm (winter) and 8am to 10pm (spring/summer), admission is free although there is a car parking charge of £3.50 for one hour, £6 for up to 2 hours, £9 for up to 3 hours or £10 for the full day.
Park anywhere for £1. You can use a designated parking bay to get FREE MINUTES. Please park responsibly, keeping your eBike out of the way and clear of crossings and entrances.
Where is the longest red graded trail Centre route in the UK and how long is it?
Length: 21 miles. The longest red route in the UK, this is a long, fast and flowing trip through the trees. Dalby's red trail is a combination of the fast-flowing single track, technical features, challenging climbs and tricky descents.
Check out this 13.1-mile point-to-point trail near Marysville, Kansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 3 h 52 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, road biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
