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About Slaidburn

This picturesque village was for centuries the administrative centre for the beautiful Forest of Bowland. It also boasted the only grammar school for miles around. Slaidburn is unique in as much as the village remained in the ownership of the same family for over two hundred years. Since the early 19th-century, the village, hidden away by the Bowland fells, has remained a harmonious, tranquil place, seemingly untouched by the march of time.

Due to the reticence of local landowners the area is only just beginning to open up as a destination for walkers but now, Slaidburn has it's own Heritage Centre and is welcoming visitors from all over. It is 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.

An interesting tale surrounds the village pub which has the unique name of The Hark to Bounty, Bounty was supposedly a foxhound belonging to the local vicar, and whenever he met his pals in the inn following a day riding out with the hounds, Bounty's barking could be heard above the chorus of the whole pack. Thus, the name of the inn was changed. Fact or fiction, it is a delightful tale entirely in keeping with this lovely village. An 18th-century church can be seen and the school.

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	Moorcock Inn Hotel Slaidburn Road, Waddington, Lancashire, Lancashire, England (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction S) The Moorcock Inn Country Hotel nestles on the side of waddington fell in the heart of the Forest of Bowland Near Clitheroe, at the head of the beautiful Ribble Valley, in East Lancashire - an area of ... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
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	Falcon Manor Hotel Skipton Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, England (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE) A grade ii listed building, The Falcon Manor was built in 1841. Retaining many features of the period, the interior has been successfully converted and tastefully furnished to create the warm and ... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00
	New Inn Hotel Clapham, Near Settle, Near Settle, North Yorkshire, England (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N) The New Inn, situated a few miles away from Settle, is an 18th century coaching inn that has been lovingly and carefully restored to offer quality accommodation. Set in the magnificent Yorkshire D... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00

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Nearby travel help

Clitheroe Station	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction S)
Long Preston Station	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE)
M65 Junction 13	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)
M65 Junction 12	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)
Blackpool Airport	(27.5 miles, 44.2 km, direction SW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(32.6 miles, 52.4 km, direction E)
Slaidburn to London	(195.8 miles, 315.1 km, direction SE)