The Forest of Bowland is a stimulating environment in which to embrace new experiences and learn new skills.
A growing number of providers offer training and tuition in a wide spectrum of outdoor activities and traditional skills, with some providing short residential courses.
As you’d expect in such an idyllic natural playground, traditional outdoor activities such as hiking, navigation, kayaking, mountain biking and rock climbing are very much to the fore. But how about trying your hand at foraging, distilling gin or artisan cheese-making?
More energetic souls may want to hone their downhill skills on the MTB trails at Gisburn Forest Hub or – for a complete change of pace – learn the gentle art of fly fishing, dry stone walling, hedge-laying or basket weaving.
And the Forest of Bowland really is a year-round destination for learning. In winter, look out for Dark Skies experiences and workshops which help participants find their way around the night sky.
Spring brings the opportunity to feed new-born lambs, summer is peak season for all manner of adventurous activities while autumn is the best time of year to find food for free on a foraging course in the Forest.
Alternative Adventure and Outdoor Activities Service
We deliver professionally run outdoor education and outdoor pursuits activities for the widest possible range of groups. Venues used are around the Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester area. This includes corporate events, management groups, Over 50's clubs, hen parties, stag ...
Bentham Golf Course is a picturesque, family-run 18 hole golf course situated at the foot of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Previously described as ‘a Diamond of the Dales’, Bentham offers a challenge to golfers of all abilities and visitors are ...
As the Forest of Bowland’s reputation for artisan food spreads across the country, Katie Wilson at Bowland and Bay is showcasing some of Lancashire’s best artisan food and drink After 30 years in various tourism and buying roles, the pandemic ...
Nestling beside the River Hodder in a remote valley beneath the rugged ridgeline of the Bleasdale Fells, Bowland Wild Boar Park maintains a tradition dating back to the middle ages – along with a host of fun activities for the ...
The Parker family has been associated with the Forest of Bowland for more than five centuries and their family seat of historic Browsholme Hall is the oldest family home in continuous occupation in Lancashire. Browsholme Hall is a magnificent Grade ...
I’m a watercolour artist and illustrator and I also have a lovely little shop/studio at Wyresdale Park, where I sell my artwork and also hold watercolour workshops. I specialise in nursery and children’s artwork, inspired by animals, nature and all ...
Richard and Rachel Trenchard were quietly building a widely admired brand of artisan gin, distilled and rooted in the landscapes of Bowland – and then the Hairy Bikers dropped in for a quick G&T… After developing an interest in handcrafted ...
Electric bike hire, sales and servicing in the centre of Clitheroe Whether you've got an old bike in need of repair, want to treat your grandhildren to a new or pre-loved bikes, or fancy trying out one of our electric ...
For big skies, wide open spaces and the perfect environment for rewilding yourself, head over to the windswept salt marshes of the Lancashire coast, where the Forest of Bowland meets the sea! After travelling the world with a high-powered job ...
Smelt Mill provides accommodation for groups in the heart of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. It is ideally located for outdoor activities such as walking, mountain biking and bird watching. Rooms – 5 x 2 beds, 3 x 4 ...
The finest cheese - delivered to your door. It's no wonder The Daily Telegraph lists The Courtyard Dairy as one of the Top 10 Cheese Shops in the World. The Courtyard Dairy is a truly special cheese maturer and shop. ...
Guided Walks in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Quieter than the Yorkshire Dales, less commercialised than the Peak District and more compact than the Lake District, the Forest of Bowland is an oasis of tranquility where you’ll find room ...
Our family have farmed here for over 100 years. It is a traditional hill farm, with beef and sheep, set in the beauty and tranquility of this unspoilt area in rural Lancashire. We believe in preserving the best of traditional ...
