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Hobble's Way – The Forest of Bowland loop from Gisburn

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Hobble's Way – The Forest of Bowland loop from Gisburn

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Hobble's Way – The Forest of Bowland loop from Gisburn

02:14

28.1km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

Castle Haugh

Archaeological Site

3.06 km

Forest Path Downhill

Highlight • Forest

Easy downhill but can be slippy

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3.21 km

Bridge Over the River Ribble

Highlight • Bridge

6.54 km

Monubent Trig Point (S5390)

Highlight • Monument

YTP365 - Monubent S5390
County of Yorkshire Trig Pillar

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6.79 km

Bridleway Through Forest of Bowland

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be warned starts off as a rough road then slowly worsens into boggy mess after heavy rain.

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10.1 km

Camn Plantation

Forest

18.4 km

View of the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Other

20.4 km

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful old bridge crossing the River Ribble. Next to the crossing is the pretty village of Sawley with the Spread Eagle, an excellent country pub.

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20.4 km

Hobble's Way

Highlight • Trail

On the banks of the picturesque River RIbble and just within the Forest of Bowland AONB, Sawley is a delightful little village for walkers. There are many fine hiking routes …

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27.9 km

The Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant little stop for coffee & cake

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28.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

8.17 km

7.53 km

2.47 km

839 m

392 m

Surfaces

8.68 km

7.20 km

7.06 km

3.85 km

893 m

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

29°C

15°C

0 %

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Hobble's Way – The Forest of Bowland loop from Gisburn

Forest Path Downhill

Bridge Over the River Ribble

Monubent Trig Point (S5390)

Bridleway Through Forest of Bowland

View of the Forest of Bowland

View of the River Ribble and Stone Bridge

Hobble's Way

The Forest of Bowland

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