Dunsop Bridge and The Forest of Bowland (AONB)

Forest of Bowland A Place to Enjoy and Keep Special

The Forest of Bowland was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1964 because the landscape was thought to be of national importance and worthy of protection. The primary purpose of this designation is to conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area, to keep the Forest of Bowland special.

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Dunsop Bridge (PDF 2.3mb)

Leaflets about the Forest of Bowland

Forest of Bowland Discovery Guide (PDF)

Visitor Attractions

Braeden Pony Trekking Centre web site

Browsholme Hall Historic House visitor attraction and Wedding Venue in the Ribble Valley Lancashire. web site

Waddow Lodge Open Garden web site

Holden Clough Plant Nursery web site

Bowland Wildboar Park web site

Stocks Reservoir the largest fly fishery in the North West of England web site

A good family day out can be enjoyed at the Bowland Wild Boar Park.

Clitheroe Castle.

Museum, Art Gallery and Cafe. Stunning views from the top of the 12th century keep. Museum of local heritage and geology. Gardens, childrens play area, skatepark. Tel: 01200 424568 for opening times and details.

For more history visit Tudor timber framed hall Samlesbury Hall and close to Brockholes nature reserve.

Beacon Fell Country Park

Lovely walks through conifer and deciduous woodlands, fantastic views from summit of hill. Sculpture trail. Tramper trail and tramper vehicle hire for the disabled, bookable in advance on 01995 640557 or 01772 534709. Cafe open 7 days a week throughout the summer serving a variety of beverages, hot and cold food, light snacks, all day breakfasts, sweets and ice creams.

Beacon Fell Country Park leaflet (PDF 1.0mb)

Local Food

Forest of Bowland Teashop Map (1.0mb)

Riverbank Tearooms Slaidburn web site

Lancashire cheese trails

Creamy Lancashire Cheese trail leaflet (PDF 865kb)

The Ribble Valley Food Trail (PDF 3.0mb)

Taste Bowland food directory (PDF 6.8mb)

Village Web Sites

Chipping village web site web site

Slaidburn Village Hall web site

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