Gisburn Forest and Stocks

Visitor Information
Visitor Information
  • Opening Hours
  • How to find us
  • Parking and Prices
  • Facilities and access
  • Contact Details

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Open every day.  

See Gisburn Forest Hub for café and bike hire opening times.

Weekdays

Monday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk
Tuesday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk
Wednesday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk
Thursday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk
Friday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk

Weekends

Saturday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk
Sunday
Opening hours Dawn to dusk
How to find us

How to find us

How to find us
Gisburn Forest and Stocks, Stephen Park, Slaidburn
Sat Nav Postcode: BB7 4TS
By Car

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

By Public Transport

Limited bus service from Settle to Tosside which is three miles away from Gisburn.  

OS Grid Ref
SD745560

54.0000068, -2.389269

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Parking and Prices

Parking and Prices

Car parking available at Gisburn Hub, Cocklet Hill and Stocks Reservoir.  Please note our car park machines are cash only and we are unable to give change.  

Parking Charges

Parking charges are enforced at this site
Up to 1 hour £1.50
All day £3.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Coaches by arrangement only - please email us.  

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money with a Discovery Pass - Find out more about the discovery pass
Number of disabled parking spaces: 5
Disabled parking available
Facilities and access

Facilities and access

To hire the tramper please contact Gisburn Forest Hub.

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

View Accessibility Statement
Assistant dogs welcome
Baby changing facilities
BBQ
Cafe
Cycle hire
Disabled toilet
Dogs allowed
Picnic area
Play Area
Toilets
Tramper/Mobility Scooter hire
Contact Details

Contact Details

Landline Number
01200 446387
E-Mail Address
mailto:enquiries.northengland@forestryengland.uk
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GisburnForest

Explore Gisburn Forest and Stocks

Roam freely on foot through the forest or follow one of our waymarked forest walks.

Explore our newly accredited Dark Sky Discovery Site or experience outstanding mountain biking on award winning trails.

Enjoy a welcome refreshment break or get involved with our Gisburn volunteers.

At a glance

  • 6 walking trails
  • 4 cycling trails
  • Horse riding
  • Play areas
  • Bike hire
  • Café
  • Wheelchair hire
  • Dogs welcome
  • Assistance dogs welcome

Activities at Gisburn Forest and Stocks

Find out more
Discovery Pass membership invitation - click to find out more about membership
Volunteer with us invitation - click to discover volunteer opportunities across England