Opening hours
The forest is open from dawn until dusk, 7 days a week.
The Gisburn Cafe is currently open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Please check the cafe Facebook page for more information.
How to find us
From Clitheroe - follow B6478 north
From Settle - follow A65 south then B6478 west
From Lancaster - follow road from Abbeystead to Newton south and then take B6478 north
Limited bus service from Settle to Tosside which is three miles away from Gisburn.
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Parking and prices
Car parking available at Gisburn Hub, Cocklet Hill and Stocks Reservoir.
Gisburn Hub main car park uses number plate recognition, please pay on exit with card or coin. You can also pay online up to 48hrs after your visit on the Park with Ease website.
Cocklet Hill and Stocks reservoir car parks uses Pay & Display with coin only.
Parking Charges
Gisburn Hub main car park | |
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Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
Up to 4 hours | £3.50 |
All day | £4.00 |
After 6pm | £2.00 |
Cocklet Hill and Stocks reservoir car parks | |
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Up to 1 hour | £1.50 |
All day | £3.00 |
Additional information
Facilities and access
Our information points, play area and visitor centre are closed.
The Gisburn Cafe is currently open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Please check the cafe Facebook page for more information.

Planning your visit
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Contact details

Gisburn Forest and Stocks
