Mountain bike trails · North West England
The 8
In or near Paythorne.
The 8 — a mtb trail in england north west.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Long Preston · 9.3 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. It offers a challenging route suitable for experienced riders, featuring a variety of terrains. Visitors can expect a mix of technical sections and flowing descents, making it an engaging ride. The trail is designed to cater to those seeking an adrenaline-fueled experience in a natural setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9958, -2.3934
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Easington
- Postcode
- BB7 4TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Long Preston — 9.3 km
Sources
- osm: w244182056 (ODbL)
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Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Hammerton Hall
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Holmehead Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.7 km
Crow Trees Inn
Historic pubs · 3.7 km
Holden Moor
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Whelpstone descent
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Whelpstone access
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Lancashire Witches Walk
Military museums · 4.2 km
Old Bridge
Historic bridges · 4.4 km
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Hammerton Hall
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Holmehead Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near The 8
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Maypole Inn
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Gallaber Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The 8?
- The 8 is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 4TS), in the parish of Easington.
- What is The 8?
- The 8 — a mtb trail in england north west.
- How do I get to The 8?
- The nearest railway station is Long Preston, about 9.3 km away. The nearest town is Paythorne. Drivers can use postcode BB7 4TS.
- Is The 8 a protected site?
- Yes — The 8 is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The 8?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 4TS. It sits within the Ribble Valley parliamentary constituency.