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      Clitheroe trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Common trail features include berms, drops and bridges. Popular destinations include Gisburn Forest.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 2, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Hike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #7,209
      State Ranking
      #185
      Trails (view details)
      26
      Trails Mountain Bike
      40
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Gravel Bike
      18
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      15
      Trails Hike
      26
      Trails Trail Running
      26
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      1,739 ft
      Total Vertical
      489 ft
      Reports
      700
      Completed Counter
      18

      Sub Regions

      Popular Clitheroe Hiking Trails

      • 95 ★ 3.4 • 1,034 ft • 53 ft • 2 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 2.0 • 3,399 ft • 38 ft • 1 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 3.7 • 1,273 ft • 87 ft •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 87 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,459 ft • 2 ft •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 2.0 • 2,600 ft • 33 ft •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 3.5 • 2,159 ft • 44 ft •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 2.0 • 1,799 ft • 10 ft •
      Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft blue climb. It features berm and pump track. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 1.5 • 1 mile • 57 ft •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Photos of Clitheroe

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      Videos of Clitheroe

      2023 PMBA Enduro, Under 10s race
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      3:36 | 146 | Apr 25, 2023
      2023 PMBA Enduro, Womens and Academy Races
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      trail: Home Baked
      4:14 | 128 | Apr 25, 2023
      2023 PMBA ENDURO Gisburn Forest
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      6:37 | 583 | Apr 25, 2023
      leap of faith on my hardtail kinver
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      0:15 | 733 | May 8, 2017
      Keri - Hope Line Gisburn Forest 26-3-17
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      0:51 | 439 | Mar 27, 2017
      HOPE/PMBA ENDURO 2017, ROUND ONE - GISBURN FOREST
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      trail: Home Baked
      4:26 | 2408 | Mar 21, 2017
      Si Paton at Kinver. Leap of Faith.
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      0:43 | 591 | Dec 18, 2016
      Me and Dan hessy leap of faith kinver
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      0:55 | 217 | Dec 12, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Crazyblue54riddentrailactivity #106373147
      Oct 22, 2026 @ 5:27am
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      SimonKC728Mwishlistregionactivity #102741222
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      Recent Comments

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      AidanCKYtrailLong Way DownReally good trail, even on a wet mid November...
      Nov 14, 2021 @ 1:52pm
      Nov 14, 2021
      BikechimpstertrailBottomsCareful some of the drop offs end up In Big...
      May 3, 2021 @ 6:53am
      May 3, 2021
      ArrangftrailForest RoadI would recommend parking at the top of school...
      Apr 27, 2020 @ 7:31am
      Apr 27, 2020
      ArrangftrailLong Way DownSteep but as previously mentioned really...
      Apr 27, 2020 @ 7:29am
      Apr 27, 2020
      ReddersBikingtrailBottomsThis trail is a bit washed out
      Dec 23, 2019 @ 1:40pm
      Dec 23, 2019

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4023 miles3,005 ft11 miles541 ft
      #1,558#5612374248,280
      E-Bike53 miles827 ft1 mile315 ft
      #5,140#19665622,162
      Gravel Bike1814 miles1,627 ft6 miles518 ft
      #1,984#102116115
      Adaptive Bike1512 miles1,152 ft5 miles489 ft
      #2,541#8843
      Hike2617 miles1,739 ft8 miles489 ft
      #7,209#185700489
      Trail Running2617 miles1,739 ft8 miles489 ft
      #6,614#175700123

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to hike in Clitheroe?
      Clitheroe has 1 areas to explore for hiking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated hiking trails in Clitheroe?
      The highest rated hiking trails in Clitheroe are: View all hiking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to hike in Clitheroe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike in Clitheroe are:
      • October (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the Clitheroe reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to hike in Clitheroe?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Clitheroe. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Clitheroe?
      The longest trail in Clitheroe is Bottoms at 1.0 mile. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Clitheroe?
      Clitheroe has a total of 40 trails. Of those, 26 are designated for hiking. Browse top hiking trails in Clitheroe to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Clitheroe?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Clitheroe is Rocky Road with 87 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Clitheroe?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Clitheroe is Bottoms with 201 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Clitheroe?
      Clitheroe supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest hiking trails in Clitheroe?
      The steepest hiking trail in Clitheroe is Rocky Road with an average grade of 6.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Clitheroe?
      The overall region status for Clitheroe is Clear / Green. Out of 34 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 32
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Clitheroe?
      The highest summit in Clitheroe is Kirby Fell at 1,788 ft elevation.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Clitheroe?
      Yes, there are 15 accessible/adaptive trails in Clitheroe. View all adaptive trails in Clitheroe for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Clitheroe?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Clitheroe directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking trails in Clitheroe?
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