Walks & posts

Nicky Nook circular

Nikky Nook circular Our first Nikky Nook circular of 2022, on a delightful sunny spring afternoon. Route info Starting postcode PR3 1DW Nearest pub

May 2022

Jeffrey Hill to Spire Hill

A pleasant, easy walk from Jeffrey Hill up to Spire Hill. All of which are collectively known as Longridge Fell. Route info Starting postcode PR3 2TT

Aug 2021

Bleasdale

Bleasdale walk A pleasant walk around the tiny village of Bleasdale. Route info Starting postcode PR3 1UN Nearest pub Stay over Distance 6.3 miles Low

Aug 2021

Calder Vale Walk

Today we chose a short Calder Vale walk as we had our new pup, Pickle with us. It was her very first Forest of Bowland walk, and she loved it! Nearby walk

Jul 2021

Carrick View

Some pictures of our stay at the lovely, Carrick View, Portincaple, Scotland. Carrick View, Portincaple Tim writes: Last year, we had a little road trip

Jul 2021

Scarloom Waterfall, Holden

Jun 2021

Cow Ark walk

3 mile Cow Ark walk on a hot, sunny Bank Holiday weekend. Nearby walk Bowland with Leagram Route info Starting postcode BB7 3DF Nearest pub Inn at

May 2021

Bowland Beef Meatballs

Bowland Beef Meatball recipe We buy our Bowland beef from a small farm on Longridge Fell called Chilsey Green Farm. We often pop in and chat with the

May 2021

Primrose Park campsite

Primrose Park campsite is a well maintained, family owned park, just a mile or two away from Gisburn Forest. Campsite info Address Mill House Barn,

May 2021

Stocks Reservoir walk

This beautiful Stocks Reservoir walk takes you on a delightful circular track around the reservoir. Route info Starting postcode BB7 4TS Nearest pub Stay

May 2021

Langden Brook & Haredon Brook

Our first circular walk in 2021 was a beautiful walk along Langden Brook, and back along Haredon Brook. Route info Starting postcode BB7 3BH Nearest pub

Apr 2021

Delamere Forest, Forest Holidays

Apr 2021

Tarn Hows

A quiet Christmas Day walk around Tarn Hows. Route info Starting postcode LA2 2 0PP Nearest pub Queens Head, Hawkshead Stay over Queens Head Hotel,

Dec 2020

Slaidburn walk

A nice, easy Slaidburn walk as autumn sets in. Route info Starting postcode BB7 3ES Nearest pub Hark to Bounty Stay over Inn at Whitewell Distance 4.5

Oct 2020

Camping

Forest of Bowland Camping Are you looking for camping locations in and around the Forest of Bowland? We've compiled a list of campsites in the area, and

Oct 2020

Catstye Cam

A fairly challenging but very rewarding 7 mile walk up to Catstye Cam. Route info Starting postcode CA11 0PD Nearest pub Travellers Rest Stay over

Sept 2020

Pendle Hill walk

A late Summer, sunny, scenic Pendle Hill walk Route info Starting postcode BB12 9JX Nearest pub Pendle Inn Stay over Pendle Inn Distance 4.86 miles Low

Sept 2020

Linn of Dee

A mesmerising walk near the Linn of Dee. Route info Starting postcode AB35 5YJ Nearest pub Stay over Distance 4.6 miles Low point 364 metres High point

Aug 2020

Red Pump Inn

The Red Pump Inn is tucked away between Longridge Fell and Clitheroe in the Forest of Bowland AONB. We last visited in August 2020 and stopped for two

Aug 2020

River Hodder walk

A very wet and windy, but enjoyable River Hodder walk. Route info Starting postcode BB7 3LP Nearest pub Red Pump Inn Stay over Red Pump Inn Distance

Aug 2020

Wauchope Forest

A relatively easy but long walk around the tracks of Wauchope Forest. Route info Starting postcode TD9 9TB Nearest pub Boat Inn Restaurant Stay over The

Aug 2020

(Mainly) Scotland Road Trip

Day 1 Scotland Road Trip Cheshire > Galloway Forest Park > Turnberry 210 Miles We were super excited to be setting off on our ten day roadtrip, even

Aug 2020

Port Appin Walk

A Port Appin walk around the shores of Loch Linnhe. Route info Starting postcode PA38 4BL Nearest pub The Pierhouse Stay over Appin Bay View Distance 12.1

Aug 2020

Parkers Arms

The Parkers Arms is a delightful little pub in the valley just beyond the Newton Fells if you're heading from Clitheroe. It can also be accessed from

Aug 2020

The Wellsprings

The Wellsprings is a restaurant that sits on the great driving road that is the high pass over Pendle Hill. It has stunning views across the Ribble Valley

Aug 2020

Wolfhole Crag & Whitendale Hanging Stones

A challenging 10.25 mile walk, taking in Tarnbrook Wyre waterfalls, Wolfhole Crag and Whitendale Hanging Stones at the geographical centre of the UK.

Aug 2020

Llandegla Forest

A walk around Llandegla Forest. Route info Starting postcode Nearest pub Stay over Distance 6.4 miles Low point metres High point metres Total ascent

Jul 2020

Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall

We had a little adventure around Snowdonia, North Wales yesterday, taking in the incredible waterfall Pistyll Rhaeadr. We love our Lancashire waterfalls,

Jul 2020

Mam Tor

A glorious summer evening walk up to Mam Tor in the Peak District. Route info Postcode S33 8WA Map Reference 53.347185, 1.813849 Low Point 300 m High

Jun 2020

Marles Wood

Marles Wood walk A glorious summer evening walk along the River Ribble at Marles Wood. Route info Postcode BB6 8AL Map Reference 53.815611, 2.492815 Low

Jun 2020

Rivington Reservoir

Rivington Reservoir Post from RICOH THETA. Spherical Image RICOH THETA We took the drone out yesterday, for a short walk around Rivington Reservoir. Water

Jun 2020

Jeffrey Hill & Longridge Fell

Route info Postcode PR3 2TT Map Reference 53.855533, 2.541997 Low Point 250 m High Point 344 m Distance 4.81 km 3 miles Difficulty Very easy Cows None

May 2020

Gurnal Dubs

Route info Postcode LA8 9AU Map Reference 54.375473, 2.744773 Low Point 91 m High Point 298 m Distance 9.4 km 5.84 miles Difficulty Easy Cows None today

May 2020

Fair Snape Fell

Fair Snape Fell walk A fine saunter over the fabulous stack that is Fair Snape Fell. Route info Postcode PR3 2NP Map Reference 53.894273, 2.610444 Low

May 2020

Trough of Bowland

The Trough of Bowland is a beautiful valley in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At 295m at its highest point, The Trough of

May 2020

Delamere Forest walk

Jo writes: Today’s Delamere Forest walk was another terrific way of getting our usual enjoyment of being outdoors, but it also gave us a much needed

Mar 2020

Delamere Forest

Tim writes These days we live near Frodsham in Cheshire and we visit the Forest of Bowland as often as we can. Luckily for us, we still live on the

Mar 2020

Out for some air

A wintry morning along the Trough of Bowland With the weather being so relentlessly awful over the last few weeks, we haven't been outdoors very much.

Feb 2020

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is a really well known and popular circular walk that starts and finishes in the quaint village of Ingleton, North Yorkshire.

Feb 2020

Moel Famau walk

Moel Famau Tim writes: Moel Famau Route info Postcode LL15 1UZ Map Reference 53.135655, 3.254051 Low Point 359m High Point 555m Distance 5.8 km 3.6 miles

Jan 2020

Nicky Nook walk

Tim writes: Never having been a fan of linear walks, today I walked a circular route that includes the low summit of Nicky Nook, which is an easy walk on

Jan 2020

Levens Park

Our wintery walk around Levens Deer Park began at the north east side of the park at Force Lane near Sedgwick, where the River Kent passes through a short

Dec 2019

Helm Crag

Jo writes: The Lake District’s Low Fells offer up the opportunity to take in some spectacular views but on routes that are suitable for the general

Dec 2019

Farleton Knott

Tim writes: I've always seen Farleton Fell, or Farleton Knott as it is also called, from the M6 and fancied walking up to it. But the trouble was that I'd

Dec 2019

Clougha Pike

Tim and Waj embark on a snowy walk up to Grit Fell and Clougha Pike. Parking at Rigg Lane car park the top of Clougha looked frosty, but it wasn't

Dec 2019

Claife Heights

Jo writes: Claife Heights is the subject of a chapter of Wainwright's book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’. It is a gentle upland walk with an elevation

Dec 2019

Moel y Gamelin

A beautiful 5 mile Autumn walk up to Moel y Gamelin.

Oct 2019

Gragareth

Gragareth is a mountain on the border of Lancashire and Cumbria, whilst sitting The Yorkshire Dales. Its summit is 628m and is claimed to be the highest

Aug 2019

Hodder Bank Fell walk

This Hodder Bank Fell walk takes a slightly different route to the last time we walked it, which is here . The route starts at Dunsop Bridge where there

Jul 2019

Norber Erratics

Just outside of the Forest of Bowland boundary is the lovely little village of Clapham, which is a fantastic base to explore northern Bowland and the

Jun 2019

Longridge Fell

Longridge Fell is a walk we've done many times. Tim lived around the corner and has spent many hours exploring the entire fell. The route taken taken

Jun 2019

Nicky Nook walk

Tim, Waj & Dan take a Saturday morning walk up to Nicky Nook trig point, coming back along Grizedale Reservoir. This short 3 mile walk is easily

Jun 2019

Littledale

Littledale walk This walk was a delightful short walk in Littledale before the rain came in. Littledale is known locally for its bluebells which, because

Jun 2019

Longridge Fell Cycling & MBT

May 2019

Trough of Bowland cycling

Trough of Bowland

May 2019

River Wharfe - Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey A bank holiday walk in Bolton Abbey, enjoying the sunny weather. Parking down at the abbey was a no no due the sheer amount of people out

Apr 2019

Great Hill

Great Hill, White Coppice Popular with walkers and bikers, Great Hill, White Coppice is a lovely moorland walk set in the West Pennines above Chorley.

Apr 2019

Elterwater Ramble

Elterwater A sunny, chilly walk around the valleys of the Lakeland Fells. Park near the local pub, Brittania Inn and make sure you finish off with a pint.

Apr 2019

Parlick, Fair Snape and Saddle Fell circular

Parlick, Fair Snape & Saddle Fell circular It was still a little chilly but you could feel Spring was around the corner. This is a walk we've done quite a

Mar 2019

Bowland Knotts

Bowland Knotts is a rocky outcrop set next to Keasden Road, between St0cks Reservoir and Clapham, at the north east end of the Forest of Bowland. The trig

Feb 2019

Ingleton Waterfalls (short version)

Ingleton Waterfalls Just a couple of miles beyond the northern most tip of the Forest of Bowland lies the famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. The trail

Jan 2019

Nicky Nook

Nicky Nook is a small fell (214 metres) on the very western edge of the Forest of Bowland, and is just a short distance from the village of Scorton near

Dec 2018

Lancashire Waterfalls and Weirs

A selection of Lancashire Waterfalls Tarnbrook Wyre Waterfall Location Bing maps Google maps Walk Wolfhole Crag & Whitendale Hanging Stones Smelt Mill

Dec 2018

Cycling

Nov 2018

The Nabs Head

Samlesbury from the Nabs Head Situated about 2 miles south of the Forest of Bowland, Samlesbury is a delightful little village with plenty of charm and

Nov 2018

Catrigg Force from Stainforth

Stainforth Waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales A couple of miles east of the Forest of Bowland is the small village of Stainforth, which offers easy access

Nov 2018

Langden Valley

Newer extended circular walk here A stroll along Langden Valley On a cold, crisp but stunningly clear day, Tim, Waj and Dave head up the beautiful Langden

Oct 2018

Tolkien Trail

The Tolkien Trail from The Shireburn Arms Hotel Tolkien Trail The Ribble Valley Tolkien Trail takes you on a journey through the footsteps of J.J.R.

Oct 2018

4.5 mile walk above West Bradford

Ribble Valley ramble Waj and Tim head off for a relatively easy ramble on West Bradford Fell which is near the Newton Fells above Clitheroe. The Forest of

Oct 2018

A drive through the Trough of Bowland

The Trough of Bowland For 2nd September there was a lovely warm breeze and not a whiff of Autumn weather wise, but for the tree leaves starting to turn.

Sept 2018

Walks in and around the Forest Of Bowland

Jul 2018

Extended Nicky Nook circular

Tim writes (31/05/2020): An extended Nicky Nook circular walk from May 2017. Route info Postcode PR3 1BA Map Reference 53.934772, 2.747481 Low Point 73 m

May 2017

Calder Vale Bluebells Walk

Calder Vale Today was a day for a really gentle stroll, so Tim and Waj took an easy 2 mile circular route from the pretty village of Calder Vale, which

May 2017

Ward's Stone shooter's tracks

Ward’s Stone shooter’s tracks Tim writes (19/04/2020): Today was an impromptu visit to Abbeystead which then turned into a walk near Ward’s Stone Summit.

Apr 2017

Kilnsey Moor & Malham Moor

Tim Writes (06/05/2020): A nice walk up the Malham Moor in February 2017 , and also great to catch up with my friend Matt who runs MyPennines.co.uk and

Feb 2017

Abbeystead

If you've never been to Abbesytead you'll soon realise how beautiful it is as you park at Stoops Bridge. There is enough parking for about eight cars and

Apr 2016

Beacon Hill from Holden

Beacon Hill The walk up to Beacon Hill starts in the Hamlet of Holden, which is near to Bolton by Bowland, and meanders along farm tracks until reaching

Feb 2016

Long Preston to Scaleber Force

Tim writes: Today I met up with Matt O’Brien who runs www.mypennines.co.uk and he selected a good 8 mile route, which actually finished at nearer to 10

Nov 2015

Pendle Hill from Nick O' Pendle

Pendle Hill Pendle Hill is perhaps the most famous hill in Lancashire due to its association with the Pendle witches. It is an isolated hill, sitting 557

Oct 2015

Clitheroe walk

Tim writes: This Clitheroe walk starts in the town centre it might be better to start at Eddisford Bridge or modify the route to take in the castle

Aug 2015

Hodder Bank Fell

Hodder Bank Fell overlooks Dunsop Bridge which is where we start and finish the walk. There is a car park and some other spaces in Dunsop Bridge which is

Aug 2015

Ingleborough

Tim writes: On the very edge of the Forest of Bowland is the village of Clapham, which is where our walk up to Ingleborough starts. Ingleborough mountain

Jul 2015

Stocks Reservoir

Stocks Reservoir is situated towards the north eastern corner of Lancashire, in the Forest of Bowland. The area borders North Yorkshire and was indeed

Jul 2015

Sawley

Sawley not complete Today we walk the dog around Sawley and end up wading through the River Ribble, so it is perhaps not recommended after rain. But great

Jun 2015

Hurst Green walk

Tim writes: Today was a perfect afternoon for a summer's walk around the woods and farms near Hurst Green in the Ribble Valley. This Hurst Green walk

Jun 2015

Beacon Fell

Beacon Fell Country Park is one of the country's oldest. The 271 acres of woodland was acquired by the council in the late 60's and opened up to the

Apr 2015

Langden and Haredon

Langden & Haredon Langden & Haredon Valleys are situated on the Trough Road along the famous Trough of Bowland. The route follows the Trough of

Apr 2015

A taste of Hornby Road, Croasdale

Hornby Road The full Hornby Road walk is approximately 15 miles long, beginning in Slaidburn and ending in Hornby. We just did a short taster before

Mar 2015

Stang Top Moor

Tim writes: The walk up to Stang Top Moor starts at the Sparrowhawk. Make sure you get permission from the owners if parking there, and obviously have a

Mar 2015

Slaidburn Waterfall

Tim writes (21/04/2020): I went through a phase of hunting out waterfalls in the Forest of Bowland around 2014 15 I spotted this Slaidburn Waterfall on

Mar 2015

Gisburn Forest waterfall

Gisburn Forest waterfall sits on Bottoms Beck in the heart of Gisburn Forest. It is a vast woodland area which is very popular with mountain bikers, but

Mar 2015

Longridge Fell walk

(06/04/2020) Tim writes This Longridge Fell walk was one of many as I lived on the fell for a few years. I explored nearly every inch of the fell and have

Feb 2015

Parkers Arms walk

Early on there was a decent covering of snow and the morning school run started off with my car getting stuck, so it seemed very unlikely that I’d make it

Jan 2015

Whin Fell

A gloomy day didn't stop us from having a fantastic walk from Dunsop Bridge up to Whin Fell . The weather did eventually clear but this was whilst we were

Jan 2015

Clougha Pike

Clougha Today we met up with Matt from MyPennines for a walk up to Clougha Pike, a hill we've visited many times, but always enjoy like it is the first

Nov 2014

Tolkien Trail - Hurst Green

The Tolkien Trail Hurst Green takes you on a journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's past. It's easy to see why the area give him inspiration for some parts of

Sept 2014

Pendle Hill walk

This Pendle Hill walk starts at Barley rather than the most traditional walk route which starts near the foot of the steps on Barley Lane. The route takes

Jun 2014

Wiswell Moor

An early summer walk across Wiswell Moor. Route info Postcode BB7 9HN Map Reference 53.842815, 2.348420 Low Point 143 m High Point 296 m Distance 6.16 km

May 2014

Birk Bank Quarry

Birk Bank Quarry, Clougha This is a short, easy walk from Rigg Lane Car park. Just stroll up Rigg Lane and head up the track at Rushy Lee. Here you'll get

Mar 2014

Whelp Stone Crag

Tim writes: Whelp Stone Crag is the highest point of Gisburn Forest in the Forest of Bowland. This walk starts at the small car park off School Lane (not

Jan 2014

Brock Bottom & Beacon Fell

Tim Writes (27/04/2020): Me and my son, Jack, did this walk with our pal, Matt O’Brien. Matt runs his own website MyPennines.co.uk and his version of this

Oct 2013

Caw

On a very windy 27th October 2013 we met up with Matt from www.mypennines.co.uk for a walk up to Caw in the Lake District. Route info Postcode LA20 6ED

Oct 2013

Littledale walk

Tim Writes (27/04/2020): This Littledale walk was on a beautiful, late summer evening. There’s a great parking spot on Littledale Road, where you are

Sept 2013

Moughton & Norber

A spectacular walk around Moughton & Norber. Route info Postcode LA2 8BH Nearest pub Game Cock Inn Stay over Game Cock Inn Distance 8.41 miles Low

Jul 2013

Bowland Knotts from Cross of Greet Bridge

Tim writes (20/04/2020): I remember this walk from Cross of Greet Bridge from 2013 because it ended up being a bit of a disaster. I am still posting the

Jul 2013

Whins Brow walk

A glorious summer walk up to the trig point on Whins Brow. Route info Postcode BB7 3BJ Map Reference 53.960674, 2.567884 Low Point 206 m High Point 472 m

Jul 2013

Whitendale Hanging Stones & Wolfhole Crag

Tim writes (20/04/2020): As I’m going through some of the older walks from Bowlandwalks I found this Whitendale Hanging Stones walk today, and immediately

Jun 2013

Ingleborough from Clapham

A smashing long walk on a sunny day up to Ingleborough from Clapham. Route info Postcode LA2 8DP Nearest pub Game Cock Inn Austwick Stay over New Inn

Jun 2013

Whernside

Whernside walk A walk up to Whernside, Yorkshire Dale’s highest mountain. Route info Postcode LA6 3AU Nearest pub Station Inn Stay over Station Inn

May 2013

Caton Moor

Tim writes: Today we walked with Matt who runs www.mypennines.co.uk . Unlike me, Matt knows where he is going, so it was reassuring to have him with us.

May 2013

Grindleton Fell

A wintry walk with Jack around Grindleton Fell. Route info Postcode BB7 4RX Map Reference 53.923565, 2.387330 Low Point 220 m High Point 364 m Distance

Dec 2012

Whitewell walk

A family walk around Whitewell. Route info Postcode BB7 3DF Map Reference 53.914828, 2.505902 Low Point 93 m High Point 230 m Distance 9.25 km 5.75 miles

Aug 2011

Bowland-with-Leagram walk

Start and finish this Bowland with Leagram walk by the iconic red phone box. Route info Postcode BB7 3BN Map Reference 53.909158, 2.543904 Low Point 166 m

Aug 2010

Ward's Stone walk

Ward’s Stone walk Tim Writes (21/04/2020): I did this walk up to Ward’s Stone walk almost exactly 10 years ago, on 11 th April 2010. I don’t have the

Apr 2010

Trough of Bowland walk

Tim writes (04/05/2020): This Trough of Bowland walk up to Whin Fell was done in March 2010. I have lost the map with all the files when I moved the site

Mar 2010

Chipping walk

Tim writes I have fond memories of Chipping, visiting the picturesque village as a child, after walking around Brock Bottom or Beacon Fell with my

Mar 2010