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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.
Explorer OL41 of displays the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales National Park near Clitheroe. It's a must-have when planning in depth explorations of the forest, with many recreational paths mapped including Dales High Way, Lancashire Coastal Way, Pennine Bridleway, and more.
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The Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering 312 sq mi in the north of Lancashire and part of North Yorkshire, north-west of Clitheroe and south-west of Settle.
Visit the Forest of Bowland website to download route maps of walks in these areas www.forestofbowland.com For the latest news on bird watching in Bowland,including web cam pictures from a
- 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.
Visit the links above for specific activity information including download maps for walking, cycling, riding and tramper trails. OPEN ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: Before heading out please check the current restrictions via the search page on Natural England's website
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A long distance walk of 68 miles which explores the sparsely populated Forest of Bowland in an extensive circuit, taking in the unique flora and fauna of the area. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
