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a Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the county of Lancashire

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About Forest of Bowland

This high region of grouse moor and high fells crossed with deep narrow valley's was once a hunting ground of Saxon King's. It is a lush, lonely place, where there are no towns and only a scattering of villages. The only road to disturb the deep solitude was the moorland road from Newton through the Trough of Bowland to Lancaster. But other approaches are now opening up.

The forest is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, it stands next to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A visitors centre can be found at Beacon Fell Country Park which provides plenty of visitor information on forest trails, cycle paths and bridle-ways. It also tells of the regions sparkling streams and rivers, and of the rich wildlife that flourishes in this beautiful upland region.

Within the landscape there are farmlands where cattle and sheep graze in sweet contentment. In the skies, hedgerows and trees, some of our most beautiful birds can be spotted and apart from grouse, for which the forest is famous, there are birds like the curlew, golden plover and raptors include our smallest falcon, the Merlin.

The wilderness of the forest makes idyllic walking country, off every trail and at every turn the fascination of mother nature is there. It is a naturalist and birdwatchers paradise. Even the uninitiated find the forest a constant source of amazement, enjoying the blissful serenity and peace of the countryside.

Ample accommodation can be found in the towns and villages surrounding the forest. In the countryside there are touring caravan parks with reserved pitches for campers. Inns are plentiful, there are a few shops but supermarkets can only be found in the larger towns and cities.

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Slaidburn, in the county of Lancashire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SE)
An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder.
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Dunsop Bridge, in the county of Lancashire (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction S)
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Bowland Knotts, in the county of North Yorkshire (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE)
This is a magnificent area to explore, it is an area of deeply dramatic contrasts, and the vast amphitheatre to the south of the Knotts is a delight to behold.
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Waddington, in the county of Lancashire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE)
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Clapham, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE)
The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town.
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Giggleswick, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE)
Giggleswick, is as charming as it's melodious name. It lies in a favoured position in the Ribbersdale Valley, a stone's throw across the river from the lively market town of Settle.
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Hornby, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW)
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Hurst Green, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)
This pretty Lancastrian villages the setting for historic Stoneyhurst, a noted school which was founded in the 16th-century.
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Settle, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE)
A market town in the Yorkshire Dales and also the starting point for the Settle - Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most spectacular railways.
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Ingleton, a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)
Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region.
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Accommodation & Hotels near Forest of Bowland

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Moorcock Inn Hotel
Eaves Hall Country Hotel
The Plough Inn at Wigglesworth
Calderbank Country Lodge
New Inn Hotel
Falcon Manor Hotel
Lancaster House Classic Hotel
Clarion Hotel Blackburn
The Crofters Hotel
Greaves Hotel
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