Bike-packing in Bowland
This 110-mile bikepacking tour of Bowland takes in the scenic highlights of the Forest of Bowland and visits many of the towns and villages in a meandering three-day tour of the region. The quiet country lanes of the Forest of
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Classic Bowland Hillclimbs
The quiet rural roads of the Forest of Bowland have been a magnet for serious road cyclists for decades. Sir Bradley Wiggins used the tough hill climbs of the Bowland Fells to prepare for his Tour de France campaign and
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Climb Pendle Hill from Clitheroe
Base yourself in the bustling market town of Clitheroe for an active weekend of picturesque rides and scenic walks – including a challenging hike to the top of iconic Pendle Hill. And once you’ve burned a few hundred calories on
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Coast and countryside
This varied itinerary criss-crosses the scenic Bentham Line railway, which hugs the Lancashire border across the northern boundary of the Forest of Bowland AONB. The line links the iconic Lancashire seaside resort of Morecambe with the West Yorkshire city of
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Family-friendly adventures in Bowland
This itinerary starts in the market town of Clitheroe and heads out into the country lanes of the Forest of Bowland to the pretty village of Dunsop Bridge, where you can walk with alpacas and explore the beautiful Dunsop Valley
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Fields, Fells and Fabulous Food
Stretching from the high fells of the Bleasdale Horseshoe to the sharply etched ridge of Longridge Fell, the southwestern fringe of the Forest of Bowland combines striking scenery with rich farmland and superb local produce. This largely rural area is
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Find the Centre of Great Britain
According to Ordnance Survey, the geographical centre of Great Britain is located on a remote hillside above Dunsop Bridge in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. This itinerary takes you to the centre of Great Britain and explores the
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Gisburn Forest & Stocks Reservoir
In the hills above the picturesque village of Slaidburn there’s a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts just waiting to be explored. From hiking and mountain biking to fishing, foraging and star-gazing, this wonderfully wild corner of the Forest of Bowland Area
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Lancashire’s fabulous food producers
This two-day itinerary starts in the market town of Clitheroe, which is renowned for its bustling market, specialist retailers and Bowland Food Hall – a showcase for the best Lancashire produce. After a morning in town and a delicious lunch,
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Lancashire’s wildlife-rich Limestone Coast
This two-day itinerary starts amid the rugged limestone coastline of Silverdale and explores the woodlands and nature reserves of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty whilst winding its way south over the gnarly outcrop of Warton Crag to depart from
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Lancaster and the Lune Valley
This itinerary explores the under-the-radar loveliness of the Lune Valley on the northern edge of the Forest of Bowland AONB. A short bus or train ride from Lancaster transports you to a landscape of characterful stone villages, verdant riverside paths,
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The Bowland Traverse
Alfred Wainwright described the Hornby Road between Wray and Slaidburn as ‘the best moorland walk in England’ and this two-day trek across the Bowland Fells, follows in his footsteps to showcase some of the area’s scenic highlights like Stocks Reservoir
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The Hidden Bowland Dales
Bounded by the rivers Wyre and Lune, the fells that dominate the skyline above the historic city of Lancaster are the highest in the Forest of Bowland. Image © Joan Martin/PhotoNorth While rugged scarps like Clougha Pike and Tarnbrook Fell
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