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The Great Britain Guide

Mountain bike trails Β· North West England

The 8

In or near Giggleswick.

The 8 β€” a mtb trail in england north west.

Looking over Bottoms Beck - geograph.org.uk - 7349642

Andy Waddington β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Giggleswick Β· 7.7 km

About

The 8 is a mtb trail located in england north west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The 8 is a mountain biking trail located in North-West England. This trail offers a variety of terrain suitable for different skill levels, appealing to both novice and experienced riders. Visitors can expect a well-marked route with diverse landscapes, making it a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts. The setting provides a mix of natural features, enhancing the biking experience.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.0134, -2.3871
County
Lancashire
Parish
Gisburn Forest
Postcode
BD23 4TA
Parliamentary constituency
Ribble Valley
Nearest railway station
Giggleswick β€” 7.7 km

Sources

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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Holden Moor

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Where to eat & stay near The 8

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

CL Site

CL Site β€” a caravan park in england north west.

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Campsites Β· North West England

Calder Farm Campsite

Calder Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

Long Preston war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5910606πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· North West England

Maypole Inn

Maypole Inn β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.

Free↗ maypole.pub
Waterside lane, Hellifield - geograph.org.uk - 5870289πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Gallaber Park

Gallaber Park β€” a campsite in england north west.

β†— gallaberpark.com
Waters Farm from the north - geograph.org.uk - 4115948πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Orcaber Farm Camping

Orcaber Farm Camping β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ caravancampingyorkshiredales.co.uk
KX100 Telephone Box in Paythorne - geograph.org.uk - 5558709πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Manor House Farm Caravan Site

Manor House Farm Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Places to eat & drink

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on the B6478 - geograph.org.uk - 5141533πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Crow Trees Inn

Crow Trees Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Long Preston war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5910606πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Maypole Inn

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Falcon Manor Hotel

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β†— falcon-manor.yorkshire-hotel.com
The Game Cock, Austwick - geograph.org.uk - 6374197πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Game Cock Inn

The Game Cock Inn β€” a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: french;english.

Free↗ gamecockinn.co.uk
The Spread Eagle at Sawley - geograph.org.uk - 2557017πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Spread Eagle

The Spread Eagle β€” a restaurant in england north west.

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CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Lakehouse Food & Drink

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Empty car park on a winter afternoon - geograph.org.uk - 4268535πŸ“· 5

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Long drop Whelpstone Crag - geograph.org.uk - 1704605πŸ“· 5

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Whelpstone access

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Long drop Whelpstone Crag - geograph.org.uk - 1704605πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The 8?
The 8 is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 4TA), in the parish of Gisburn Forest.
What is The 8?
The 8 β€” a mtb trail in england north west.
How do I get to The 8?
The nearest railway station is Giggleswick, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 4TA.
Is The 8 a protected site?
Yes β€” The 8 is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to The 8?
The nearest railway station is Giggleswick, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 4TA.