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About Bowland Knotts

Stone walls boarder the road that travels through the densely thick 3,000 acre Gisburn Forest, and as you drive along the road, you may be fortunate and catch a glimpse of Stocks Reservoir, sparkling in the distance, through the dark conifers that crowd these woods. All at once the forest ends, high, windswept moorland spreads excitingly all around you. The scene is lush and green and in stark contrast with the deep forest lands.

In the distance, far ahead, you can see the high crags of Bowland Knotts as they face south over the moor. It is all very theatrical with mile upon mile of fells, heather, whispy grass and peat. It is a place of deep silence, disturbed only by the call of birdsong from the beautiful creatures that circle the skies above.

The beautiful reservoir, encircled by rich parkland and ancient forest was the provence of the Hammertons; a medieval family, who dominated this area in the 16th-century. Hammerton Hall is just a short distance from the reservoir's dam. The land owned by this great family was so vast that it is said that they could ride from Slaidburn to York without leaving their own land!

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. From each summit is a breathtaking view that will remain forever in your memory.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Bowland Knotts

Forest of Bowland	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Settle Carlisle Railway	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Gaping Gill	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Hornby Castle	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Sawley Abbey	(9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Thurland Castle	(10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Malham Cove	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Malham Tarn	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Janet's Foss	(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Ribble Valley	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Gordale Scar	(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Clitheroe Castle	(12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Pendle Hill	(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Ashton Memorial	(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Beacon Fell Country Park	(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Bowland Knotts

Clapham, in the county of North Yorkshire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N)
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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Slaidburn, in the county of Lancashire (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction S)
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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Giggleswick, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E)
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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Settle, in the county of North Yorkshire (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E)
A market town in the Yorkshire Dales and also the starting point for the Settle - Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most...
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Ingleton, in the county of North Yorkshire (7.6 miles, 12.3 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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Dunsop Bridge, in the county of Lancashire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW)
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Hornby, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NW)
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Waddington, in the county of Lancashire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction S)
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Malham, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)
High on the moors and dales of Yorshire, lies the wild and desolate place of Malham..
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Capernwray, in the county of Lancashire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NW)
There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area.
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Halton, in the county of Lancashire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction W)
This is a peaceful hillside village beside the picturesque River Lune. It has rising, winding streets with a delightful mix-match of cottages hiding behind old grey-stone walls.
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Hurst Green, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (14.6 miles, 23.5 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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Arncliffe, in the county of North Yorkshire (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction NE)
Arncliffe is the largest of Littondales four villages and is situated on the lovely River Skirfare.
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Lancaster, in the county of Lancashire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction W)
This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas.
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Warton, in the county of Lancashire (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NW)
Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man.
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Nearby travel help

Clapham Station	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N)
Giggleswick Station	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)
M6 Junction 34	(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction W)
M6 Junction 35	(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NW)
Blackpool Airport	(31.0 miles, 49.8 km, direction SW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(33.5 miles, 53.9 km, direction E)
Bowland Knotts to London	(200.1 miles, 322.0 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Bowland Knotts

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Bowland Knotts center
New Inn Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N)
The Plough Inn at Wigglesworth	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE)
Falcon Manor Hotel	(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction E)
Moorcock Inn Hotel	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)
Eaves Hall Country Hotel	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction S)
Sun Inn	(13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction NW)
Calderbank Country Lodge	(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW)
Lancaster Holiday Inn	(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction W)
Lancaster House Classic Hotel	(14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction W)
Greaves Hotel	(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction W)
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