Visitor information
Opening hours
The forest is open from dawn until dusk, seven days a week.
The Gisburn Cafe is currently open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Please check their Facebook page for more information.
Weekdays
Monday | |
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Main car park | Dawn to dusk |
Cafe | Closed |
Tuesday | |
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Main car park | Dawn to dusk |
Cafe | Closed |
Wednesday | |
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Main car park | Dawn to dusk |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Thursday | |
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Main car park | Dawn to dusk |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Friday | |
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Main car park | Dawn to dusk |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Weekends
Saturday | |
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Main car park | Dawn to dusk |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
Sunday | |
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Main car park | Dawn to dusk |
Cafe | 10am - 4pm |
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
BB7 4TSBy 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
54.0000068, -2.389269
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
The Gisburn Cafe is currently open Wednesday 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:
- Assistant dogs welcome
- Cafe
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Tramper/Mobility Scooter hire
Contact details
