Discover the wilder side of Lancashire & North Yorkshire
Relax, recharge and reconnect with nature among 300 square miles of pristine upland landscapes in The Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
Step into a walker's paradise
Reconnect and Recharge
Escape the ‘chatter’ of the 21st Century and tune in to the slower rhythms of nature on a digital detox in the the Forest of Bowland
About the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
The Forest of Bowland may be a long way off the beaten track, but Ordnance Survey cartographers have identified it as the centre point of Great Britain.
Where to Stay
There’s plenty of fun activities to cram into a day trip to the Forest of Bowland, but making a weekend of it opens up all sorts of options. Whether you’re ...
RSPB pioneers new conservation techniques to save our endangered upland waders
Curlew on a wall © Gavin Thomas RSPB volunteers in the Forest of Bowland have collected a record amount of data to inform innovative new ways to improve the breeding ...
All Aboard to Explore Bowland by Bus
September is ‘Catch the Bus’ month – a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of bus services around the country – including the recently relaunched Route 11 through the beautiful Forest ...
Wildlife to look out for in the Forest of Bowland this autumn
As the days shorten and the shadows lengthen, the steep-sided river valleys gild the fringes of the Bowland uplands with the auburn colours of autumn. Along the Hodder, Wyre, Roeburn ...
Get closer to nature
The Forest of Bowland is an oasis for wildlife where visitors can still see species which have become scarce in the rest of England
Choose your adventure
On foot, by bike, by day or by night, the Forest of Bowland is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts just waiting to be explored.
A truly delicious destination
Discover specialist independent food retailers, thriving markets and artisan producers on a foodie foray through this mouth-watering corner of England.