Distance from Peaks and Pods: The Hub (car parking, toilets and café, and the start of most trails) – five miles, Tosside (entrance to the forest for mountain bikers) – two miles
Information – forestryengland.uk/gisburn-forest-and-stocks
Gisburn Forest is a superb destination for mountain bikers, walkers, families and people who just enjoy a trip somewhere different to eat. Facilities include a large car park, excellent toilets, information boards and leaflets, cafe with plenty of inside and outside seating, (even sofas upstairs!).
The forest is a perfect destination for mountain bikers, and more details for cyclists can be found on our Cycling tab, and at forestryengland.uk/gisburn-forest-and-stocks/cycling-and-mountain-biking-trails. It’s perfect for riders of all abilities – you’ll be hooked! Bike hire is available.
Stretch your legs and walk on one of the many trails through Gisburn Forest, most starting from Stocks Reservoir car park, with a link trail to and from Gisburn Forest Hub. The Gisburn Forest website has details of five different walks of varying difficulty for all ages and abilities – forestryengland.uk/gisburn-forest-and-stocks/walking-trails .
Details of a walk round Gisburn Forest – where2walk.co.uk/walk/exploring-walk-gisburn-forest/
If you chose to walk all round Stocks Reservoir you’ll find the tackle shop across the reservoir, which has toilets and some basic refreshments. Find out more on our Walking and Outdoors tab.
Details of a walk round Stocks Reservoir – where2walk.co.uk/walk/walk-round-stocks-reservoir/
Eating and drinking
Note: The cafe is currently only offering a takeaway service. Cash only.
Whilst exploring the surroundings of Gisburn Forest take time to sample the delicious food, drinks and ice cream […]