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  1. Discover Bowland and explore 803 sq km of rural Lancashire and Yorkshire. The Forest of Bowland was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 and provides some of the most peaceful and remote walking, riding and cycling in the country.

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    • River Hodder - Best for… Waterside wander. The River Hodder meanders right across the eastern side of the Forest of Bowland. Near the village of Dunsop Bridge it curves around Hodder Bank Fell, via rolling, sheep-nibbled fields and several intriguing bridges.
    • Pendle Hill - Best for… Walking and witchcraft. Many stories whirl around Pendle Hill. This 557m-high outlier of the Pennines is reputedly marked with the devil’s footprints.
    • River Lune - Best for… Inspirational ambling. The Lune Valley has been inspiring artists for centuries. JM Turner painted it, Wordsworth waxed lyrical.
    • Stocks Reservoir - Best for… Waterside wandering. This 7-mile circuit of Stocks Reservoir starts from School Lane car park, where the old village church once stood.
  2. Oct 23, 2017 · Places to Live. 10 places in the Forest of Bowland that you should visit. Dunsop Bridge by Philip Sherrington (Image: Archant) There are many reasons why the Forest of Bowland is designated Area of Natural Beauty, we’ve picked our favourite spots that we think you will love too. Hornby Castle by Les Fitton (Image: Archant)

  3. This dramatic and exciting landscape is a patchwork of grassy fells, windswept moorland and rich forest that can be found just south of the western Yorkshire Dales. Just a short journey by rail from Skipton, the Forest Bowland is a haven for outdoors lovers.

  4. Discover Bowland and explore 803 sq km of rural Lancashire and Yorkshire. The Forest of Bowland was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 and provides some of the most peaceful and remote walking, riding and cycling in the country.

  5. This itinerary explores the exhilarating fell-walking opportunities of rugged scarps like Clougha Pike and Tarnbrook Fell and discovers the intimate valleys of Roeburndale, Hindburndale and Grizedale – which reveal a gentler side to the elemental upland landscapes of the Forest of Bowland.

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  7. Explore one of 46 easy hiking trails in Forest of Bowland National Landscape (AONB) that are ideal for the whole family. Looking for a more challenging hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 32 to 2,367 meters in elevation gain.