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

Mist

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 10.2°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: E

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
See More

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
See More

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
See More

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dunsop Bridge Post Office
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Heanings
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Slaidburn Post Office
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Newton In Bowland Post Office
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Farrowfield
Collection Today available until:12:00
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Lower Lee
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowgill Village
Collection Today available until:12:45
Weekday Last Collection:12:45
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbeystead Village
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitewell Hotel
Collection Today available until:15:15
Weekday Last Collection:15:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Four Lane Ends
Collection Today available until:12:00
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Lentworth
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cow Ark
Collection Today available until:15:15
Weekday Last Collection:15:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Browsholme Hall
Collection Today available until:15:15
Weekday Last Collection:15:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Lane Ends
Collection Today available until:12:00
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Greensmithy
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
See More

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
See More

Local Stores

High Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
Lancaster
North Yorkshire
LA2 7HE
01524 261207
Store Website
8.23 miles
Open Close
Mon07:0022:00
Tue07:0022:00
Wed07:0022:00
Thu07:0022:00
Fri07:0022:00
Sat07:0022:00
Sun07:0022:00

SPAR Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
LA2 7HJ
01524 261688
Store Website
8.2 miles
Open Close
Mon07:0022:00
Tue07:0022:00
Wed07:0022:00
Thu07:0022:00
Fri07:0022:00
Sat07:0022:00
Sun08:0022:00

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
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon16:0018:30
Tue15:0017:00
Wed16:3018:30
Thu15:3017:00
Fri15:3017:00
Satclosedclosed
Sunclosedclosed
Bay Vets Ltd
20 Hornby Road
Caton
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA2 9QS
01524 770615
info@bayvets.co.uk
Website
9.12 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon09:0018:00
Tue09:0018:00
Wed09:0018:00
Thu09:0018:00
Fri09:0018:00
Satclosedclosed
Sunclosedclosed
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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Equines

OpenClose
Mon08:3017:30
Tue08:3017:30
Wed08:3017:30
Thu08:3017:30
Fri08:3017:30
Sat09:0012:00
Sunclosedclosed
Myerscough Veterinary Group
Veterinary Centre
Princess Avenue
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 2AL
01200 423256
clitheroe@myvets.co.uk
Website
10.41 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon08:3018:15
Tue08:3018:15
Wed08:3018:15
Thu08:3018:15
Fri08:3018:15
Sat09:0017:00
Sunclosedclosed
Lancaster Vets
195 Bowerham Road
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4HT
01524 840033
mail@lancastervets.co.uk
Website
10.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

OpenClose
Mon08:3018:15
Tue08:3018:15
Wed08:3018:15
Thu08:3018:15
Fri08:3017:15
Sat08:3017:15
Sunclosedclosed
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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cattle

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

OpenClose
Mon08:3017:00
Tue08:3017:00
Wed08:3017:00
Thu08:3017:00
Fri08:3017:00
Sat09:0012:00
Sunclosedclosed
See More

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

Location
what3words
blast.exonerate.hothouse
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

Location
what3words
spellings.segregate.damage
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

Location
what3words
illogical.page.relate
Brock Bottom
Brock Mill Ln
Preston
PR3 0PP
10.33 miles

Location
what3words
making.tourist.hiked
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’.
Location
what3words
ambition.cutback.nudge
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

Location
what3words
reported.nooks.sweetened
See More

Weather Forecast

Wednesday 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

Clear

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Clear

Clear

Temp

31.2°C

30.2°C

29.4°C

29.9°C

36.4°C

40.7°C

42.7°C

44°C

44.2°C

42.7°C

37.2°C

35.3°C

Feels Like

29°C

28°C

27.2°C

27.7°C

35°C

41°C

44.1°C

46.2°C

46.6°C

44.1°C

36°C

33.6°C

Thursday 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

Clear

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Clear

Clear

Temp

33.7°C

32.4°C

31.4°C

31.3°C

37.8°C

42.8°C

45.6°C

46.2°C

46°C

44°C

38.7°C

36.7°C

Feels Like

31.7°C

30.2°C

29.2°C

29.1°C

36.8°C

44.2°C

49.1°C

50°C

49.6°C

46.3°C

38°C

35.4°C

Friday 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

Clear

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Sunny

Clear

Clear

Temp

35.2°C

33.1°C

32.5°C

33.1°C

39.3°C

43.4°C

46.1°C

47.3°C

46.8°C

44.9°C

38.8°C

37.2°C

Feels Like

33.4°C

31°C

30.3°C

30.9°C

38.9°C

45.3°C

49.9°C

52°C

51.2°C

47.7°C

38.2°C

35.9°C

Your Village

If you would like to add content to this page on behalf of your village, please contact us at listing@townandvillageguide.com