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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from Cabus

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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from Cabus

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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from Cabus

02:37

23.3km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.94 km

Long Crossey Wood

Forest

6.96 km

Grizedale Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Grizedale Reservoir is one of three reservoirs in close proximity on the Grizedale Brook above Garstang. The reservoirs were constructed in the early 1900's to provide water for Blackpool and the surrounding area.

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8.94 km

Ford in Forest of Bowland

Highlight • River

Sketchy looking slate/paved FORD! Easy access to a decent footbridge though

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9.93 km

Fox House Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Fantastic views as far as Blackpool on a clear day (or night when the tower is lit up)

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12.2 km

View of Blackpool Tower and the Lake District from Grizedale Fell

Highlight • Forest

Great views from the high moorland road across Grizedale Fell. The highpoint is 176m so there is nothing to block the view southwest towards Blackpool or northwest across Morcombe Bay to the southern Lake District.

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13.5 km

Grizedale Brook Wooden Pathway

Highlight • Forest

great little loop. quiet early on.

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14.3 km

Grizedale Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Grizedale Reservoir is a serene and scenic location within the Forest of Bowland AONB, offering a peaceful retreat and good pathways for runners who appreciate the natural beauty of Lancashire's countryside.

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16.1 km

Nicky Nook Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicky Nook is a 215m high hill on the western side of the Forest of Bowland. There is a trig pointy on the summit and great views west towards the sea, Fleetwood & Blackpool.

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17.7 km

View of the Fylde Coast from Higher Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Get your breath back after Tithe Barn Lane climb with views of the Fylde coast

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23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

8.97 km

2.71 km

331 m

209 m

189 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

4.34 km

3.94 km

2.57 km

1.79 km

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

19°C

12°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Grizedale Reservoir – Nicky Nook Summit loop from Cabus

Grizedale Reservoir

Ford in Forest of Bowland

Fox House Caravan Park

View of Blackpool Tower and the Lake District from Grizedale Fell

Grizedale Brook Wooden Pathway

Grizedale Reservoir

Nicky Nook Summit

View of the Fylde Coast from Higher Lane

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