Route info
Postcode | BB7 4TS |
Map Reference |
54.003788, -2.409986 |
Low Point | 176m |
High Point | 176m |
Distance | 10.63 km – 6.5 miles |
Difficulty | Easy/Medium |
Cows | No |
Dogs | Some restrictions on access land |
Nearby pub | Hark to Bounty |
Nearby hotel | |
Links | Wikipedia Gisburn Forest |
Views of Stocks reservoir now open up and it is not long before you reach the shore, where there is a jetty and some boats for fishing. There is also a café here and some accommodation.
After a little road walking the route takes you back to the south of the reservoir where the valve tower is situated. From hereon you walk in a northerly direction along the eastern side of the reservoir. The views here are fantastic.
Eventually the track joins the road again, here you head over the causeway and after not too long you’re back at the car park.
This Stocks Reservoir walk is a fantastic circular walk in the heart of the Forest of Bowland, and comes thoroughly recommended, especially in summer.
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Along the way (things to look out for on your OS map)
Stocks Reservoir, Gisburn Forest, Hasgill Beck, New House, River Hodder, Collyholme, Copped Hill Clough, Eak Hill, Jetty, Hollins House, Valve Tower, Ten Acre Hill, Black House, Rushton Hill, Bridge House Wood, Causeway.