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2,600 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:05:32
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,058 ft
Altitude min
1,079 ft
Altitude max
1,067 ft
Altitude start
1,058 ft
Altitude end
-8.576%
Grade max
5.932%
Grade min
930 ft
Distance climb
865 ft
Distance down
806 ft
Distance flat
00:05:32
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Simons Swamp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gisburn Forest
    Clitheroe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37761 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35780 in Trail Running
    • #133275 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Simons Swamp is a 792 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Clitheroe. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 322 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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        Gisburn Forest loop
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Simons Swamp

        ▼ Where is Simons Swamp located?
        Simons Swamp is located in Gisburn Forest, Clitheroe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gisburn Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.01724, -2.36948.
        ▼ How hard is Simons Swamp?
        Simons Swamp is rated as Red difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Simons Swamp?
        Simons Swamp has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,058 ft to 1,079 ft.
        ▼ Is Simons Swamp a point to point trail?
        Simons Swamp is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Simons Swamp?
        Simons Swamp is 2,600 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Simons Swamp?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Simons Swamp. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Simons Swamp?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Simons Swamp are:
        • August (27 activities)
        • September (24 activities)
        • June (23 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Simons Swamp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Simons Swamp are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Simons Swamp?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Simons Swamp. The trail is 2,600 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Simons Swamp?
        Simons Swamp is a very popular trail. There have been 5,701 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,591 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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