Welcome to Forest of Bowland

The Forest of Bowland is a beautiful and picturesque area located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is known for its stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and vast expanses of heather moorland. The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and mammals, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The Forest of Bowland is also steeped in history and culture, with many ancient monuments and historic buildings dotted throughout the area. Visitors can explore the ruins of medieval castles, ancient stone circles, and traditional villages, each with their own unique charm and character. The area is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious local cuisine and ales, making it a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside or an action-packed adventure, the Forest of Bowland has something to offer everyone. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture, it is a truly unique and special place that is well worth a visit. So why not plan your next trip to the Forest of Bowland and discover all that this beautiful area has to offer?

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School Dunsop Bridge Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Olga Jackson	Trough Road Dunsop Bridge Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3BG 01200448276 School Website
Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah White	Church Street Slaidburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3ER 01200446664 School Website
Tatham Fells Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Ip	Lowgill Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8RA 01524261441 School Website
Cawthornes Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Patrick Corbett	Abbeystead Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9BQ 01524791565 School Website
Wray With Botton Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anne Phillips	School Lane Wray Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8QE 01524221337 School Website
Cedar House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Miss Stephen Salt	Low Bentham North Yorkshire LA2 7DD 01524261149 School Website
Stonegate School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Tessa Tyndall	13 Main Street Low Bentham Lancaster LA2 7BX 1524965010 School Website
Brabins Endowed School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Wallace	Longridge Road Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QD 0 199561596 School Website
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Chipping Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Morris	Club Lane Chipping Preston Lancashire PR3 2QH 0 199561367 School Website
Bentham Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ella Besharati & Mrs Alison Mcgregor	Low Bentham Road Bentham Lancaster North Yorkshire LA2 7BP 01524261412 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bentham Station Road, Bentham, Lancashire, LA2 7LF 8.15 Miles

Wennington Off B6480, Wennington, Lancashire, LA2 8PB 8.85 Miles

Clapham Station Road, Near Clapham, North Yorkshire, LA2 8ES 8.91 Miles

Giggleswick Off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EA 10.32 Miles

Clitheroe Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2ED 10.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hollyhead Cars 01524 792113 Hollyhead House/Procter Moss Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9BB 7.89 Miles
H1 Uk Airport Taxis 01524 751908 4 Tanhouse, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0RH 10.41 Miles
Austwick Taxis 015242 51364 Bridge House Barn, Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2 8BY 10.44 Miles
White Star Taxis 01200 444401 Unit 4/Deanfield Way/Link 59 Business Pk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QU 10.57 Miles
Aaaa Eagle Taxis 01200 442233 33 Garnett Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2PA 10.58 Miles
Penole Taxi 01200 425323 2 River Lea Gdns, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 10.62 Miles
Clitheroe Taxis 01200 443999 2 River Lea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ 10.62 Miles
A1 Private Hire 01200 428428 Unit 4A Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 10.68 Miles
Dial A Cab 01200 428828 Unit 4A/Salthill Ind Est/Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD 10.68 Miles
Saj Cab's 01200 442211 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ 10.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dunsop Bridge Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Heanings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Slaidburn Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newton In Bowland Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Farrowfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Lower Lee No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowgill Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbeystead Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitewell Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Four Lane Ends No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Lentworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cow Ark No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Browsholme Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Lane Ends No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Greensmithy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Slaidburn Health Centre 01200 413640	Slaidburn Health Centre Townend, Slaidburn Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 3EP
Bentham Medical Practice 01524 261202	Bentham Medical Practice Grasmere Dr,High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7JP
West View Surgery	Lancaster Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8JS
Caton Health Centre 01524 770718	Hornby Road Caton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9QW
Clitheroe Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Clitheroe Health Centre Railway View Road Clitheroe BB7 2JG

Local Stores

High Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
Lancaster
North Yorkshire
LA2 7HE
01524 261207
Store Website
8.23 miles

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SPAR Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
LA2 7HJ
01524 261688
Store Website
8.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dalehead Services Llp
Oak Cottages Main Street High Bentham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 7LE 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 8.22 miles

Animals Treated
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Bay Vets Ltd
20 Hornby Road Caton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9QS 01524 770615 info@bayvets.co.uk Website 9.12 miles
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North West Equine Vets Ltd
The Equine Clinic Rathmell Settle North Yorkshire BD24 0LA 0808 168 5580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 9.79 miles
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Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre Princess Avenue Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2AL 01200 423256 clitheroe@myvets.co.uk Website 10.41 miles
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Lancaster Vets
195 Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4HT 01524 840033 mail@lancastervets.co.uk Website 10.48 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Bank Top Lancaster Auction Market Wyresdale Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3JQ 01524 60006 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 10.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 5.49 miles

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Nicky Nook
Start At Applestore Cafe And Finish There On This Circular Walk.6Km With Ascent Of 200M Apple Store Cafe Snowhill Lane 9.84 miles

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Beacon Fell Walk
Lots Of Different Paths And Routes To Take For A Lovely Walk In The Forest. Plenty Of Room For A Good Run Off Lead, Just Watch Out For The Odd Horse Rider. Beacon Fell Visitor Centre 9.94 miles

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Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln Preston PR3 0PP 10.33 miles

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Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 10.60 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 10.86 miles

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Cloudy	Fog
Temp	17.6°C	15.9°C	14.6°C	12.9°C	11.7°C	14.6°C	21.3°C	27.4°C	30.4°C	27.4°C	21.8°C	19.8°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	15.9°C	14.9°C	13°C	11.7°C	14.6°C	21.3°C	27.2°C	28.7°C	27.3°C	21.8°C	19.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Fog
Temp	16.7°C	15.2°C	14.3°C	13.6°C	13°C	13.7°C	15.8°C	21.7°C	25°C	24.5°C	21.1°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	16.6°C	15.3°C	14.4°C	13.7°C	13.1°C	13.8°C	15.9°C	21.7°C	25.1°C	25.4°C	21.1°C	17.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	17°C	16.5°C	16.1°C	15.5°C	15°C	16.2°C	19.3°C	24.3°C	26.7°C	26.1°C	23.6°C	20°C
Feels Like	17°C	16.5°C	16.1°C	15.5°C	15.3°C	16.7°C	19.5°C	24°C	26.4°C	26.4°C	25.2°C	20°C

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