Walk guides and posts from the Forest of Bowland visitor guide.https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/nicky-nook-circular/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 pubMon, 23 May 2022 14:17:13 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/jeffrey-hill-to-spire-hill/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 2TTSat, 28 Aug 2021 16:28:35 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/bleasdale/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 LowSat, 21 Aug 2021 11:20:49 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/calder-vale-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 walkSun, 25 Jul 2021 18:35:25 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/carrick-view/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 tripThu, 15 Jul 2021 08:43:23 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/scarloom-waterfall-holden/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/scarloom-waterfall-holden/Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:29:37 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/cow-ark-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 atSun, 30 May 2021 12:18:02 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/bowland-beef-meatballs/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 theSat, 22 May 2021 11:33:54 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/primrose-park-campsite/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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,Mon, 03 May 2021 12:35:19 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/stocks-reservoir-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 StaySun, 02 May 2021 12:16:15 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/langden-brook-haredon-brook/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 pubSat, 10 Apr 2021 06:18:39 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/delamere-forest-forest-holidays/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/delamere-forest-forest-holidays/Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:03:26 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/tarn-hows/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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,Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:08:03 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/slaidburn-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 4.5Sun, 11 Oct 2020 15:15:00 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/camping/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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, andTue, 06 Oct 2020 13:01:31 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/catstye-cam/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 overSat, 19 Sep 2020 18:38:19 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/pendle-hill-walk-2/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/pendle-hill-walk-2/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 LowSat, 12 Sep 2020 20:47:24 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/linn-of-dee/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 pointMon, 31 Aug 2020 15:35:39 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/red-pump-inn/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 twoSun, 23 Aug 2020 10:48:24 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/river-hodder-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 DistanceFri, 21 Aug 2020 13:21:28 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/wauchope-forest/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 TheWed, 19 Aug 2020 20:00:28 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/scotland-road-trip/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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, evenMon, 17 Aug 2020 12:16:06 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/port-appin-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 12.1Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:20:49 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/parkers-arms/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 fromTue, 11 Aug 2020 18:11:28 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/the-wellsprings/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 ValleyMon, 10 Aug 2020 17:01:41 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/whitendale-hanging-stones/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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.Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:41:53 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/llandegla-forest/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 ascentSun, 26 Jul 2020 20:27:18 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/pistyll-rhaeadr-snowdonia/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/pistyll-rhaeadr-snowdonia/We had a little adventure around Snowdonia, North Wales yesterday, taking in the incredible waterfall Pistyll Rhaeadr. We love our Lancashire waterfalls,Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:46:30 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/mam-tor/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 HighSun, 28 Jun 2020 13:08:47 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/marles-wood/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 LowTue, 23 Jun 2020 22:19:51 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/rivington-reservoir/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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. WaterSun, 14 Jun 2020 06:39:37 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/jeffrey-hill-longridge-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 NoneThu, 28 May 2020 17:33:50 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/gurnal-dubs/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 todayTue, 19 May 2020 17:06:32 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/fair-snape-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 LowSat, 16 May 2020 20:27:55 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/trough-of-bowland/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 ofFri, 08 May 2020 15:09:26 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/delamere-forest-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 neededSun, 29 Mar 2020 14:40:34 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/delamere-forest/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 theFri, 27 Mar 2020 10:54:02 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/out-for-some-air-on-trough-road/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/out-for-some-air-on-trough-road/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.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:40:48 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/ingleton-waterfalls-trail/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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.Sat, 01 Feb 2020 12:48:38 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/moel-famau-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 milesSat, 25 Jan 2020 15:27:56 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/nicky-nook-walk-2/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/nicky-nook-walk-2/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 onSat, 18 Jan 2020 15:02:37 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/levens-park/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 shortMon, 30 Dec 2019 12:56:21 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/helm-crag/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 generalSun, 29 Dec 2019 12:54:00 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/farleton-knott/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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'dSat, 21 Dec 2019 12:52:14 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/clougha-pike-2/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/clougha-pike-2/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'tSun, 15 Dec 2019 09:56:18 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/claife-heights/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 elevationSat, 14 Dec 2019 11:05:53 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/moel-y-gamelin/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/moel-y-gamelin/A beautiful 5 mile Autumn walk up to Moel y Gamelin.Sun, 27 Oct 2019 09:22:57 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/gragareth/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 highestWed, 07 Aug 2019 14:20:30 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/hodder-bank-fell-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 thereSat, 13 Jul 2019 19:38:04 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/norber-erratics/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 theSun, 23 Jun 2019 15:59:24 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/longridge-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 takenWed, 19 Jun 2019 06:08:37 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/nicky-nook-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 easilySat, 15 Jun 2019 17:02:11 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/littledale/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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, becauseThu, 06 Jun 2019 12:00:20 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/longridge-fell-cycling/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/longridge-fell-cycling/Wed, 15 May 2019 12:16:32 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/trough-of-bowland-2/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/trough-of-bowland-2/Trough of BowlandWed, 15 May 2019 12:14:17 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/bolton-abbey/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 outMon, 22 Apr 2019 18:47:39 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/great-hill/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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.Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:14:04 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/elterwater-ramble/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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.Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:51:21 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/parlick-fair-snape-and-saddle-fell-circular/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 aSat, 23 Mar 2019 13:17:57 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/bowland-knotts/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 trigFri, 01 Feb 2019 08:53:50 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/ingleton-waterfalls/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/ingleton-waterfalls/Ingleton Waterfalls Just a couple of miles beyond the northern most tip of the Forest of Bowland lies the famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. The trailSun, 06 Jan 2019 13:21:26 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/nicky-nook/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 nearMon, 24 Dec 2018 14:08:55 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/lancashire-waterfalls/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/lancashire-waterfalls/A selection of Lancashire Waterfalls Tarnbrook Wyre Waterfall Location Bing maps Google maps Walk Wolfhole Crag & Whitendale Hanging Stones Smelt MillSat, 08 Dec 2018 19:16:06 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/cycling/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/cycling/Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:46:34 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/the-nabs-head/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 andThu, 15 Nov 2018 17:51:32 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/catrigg-force-from-stainforth/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 accessSat, 03 Nov 2018 15:45:06 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/langden-valley/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 LangdenSun, 28 Oct 2018 16:41:29 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/tolkien-trail/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:26:35 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/4-5-mile-walk-above-west-bradford/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 ofSun, 21 Oct 2018 10:15:09 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/a-drive-through-the-trough-of-bowland/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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.Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:08:16 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/walks-in-and-around-the-forest-of-bowland/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/walks-in-and-around-the-forest-of-bowland/Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:39:13 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/extended-nicky-nook-circular/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 mSat, 13 May 2017 20:34:14 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/calder-vale/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/calder-vale/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, whichMon, 01 May 2017 18:25:56 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/wards-stone-shooters-tracks/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/wards-stone-shooters-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.Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:56:26 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/kilnsey-moor-malham-moor/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 andSat, 04 Feb 2017 16:26:22 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/abbeystead/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 andMon, 04 Apr 2016 08:02:09 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/beacon-hill-from-holden/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 reachingTue, 16 Feb 2016 17:31:10 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/long-preston-to-scaleber-force/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 10Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:33:29 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/pendle-hill-from-nick-o-pendle/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 557Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:51:03 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/clitheroe-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 castleSun, 02 Aug 2015 20:10:50 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/hodder-bank-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 isSun, 02 Aug 2015 13:23:41 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/ingleborough/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 mountainSun, 26 Jul 2015 20:14:53 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/stocks-reservoir/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 indeedWed, 01 Jul 2015 20:40:49 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/sawley/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 greatSun, 21 Jun 2015 18:06:59 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/hurst-green-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 walkTue, 16 Jun 2015 18:52:54 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/beacon-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 theFri, 17 Apr 2015 09:48:13 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/langden-and-haredon/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 ofSat, 11 Apr 2015 12:12:59 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/hornby-road/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/hornby-road/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 beforeWed, 25 Mar 2015 19:51:24 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/stang-top-moor/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 aSat, 21 Mar 2015 18:01:55 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/slaidburn-waterfall/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 onFri, 13 Mar 2015 20:44:34 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/gisburn-forest-waterfall/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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, butFri, 13 Mar 2015 18:12:02 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/longridge-fell-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 haveSun, 08 Feb 2015 19:37:09 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/parkers-arms-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 itSat, 31 Jan 2015 17:29:49 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/whin-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 wereSun, 11 Jan 2015 13:58:37 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/clougha-pike/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 firstFri, 21 Nov 2014 05:54:02 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/tolkien-trail-hurst-green/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 ofTue, 16 Sep 2014 20:39:26 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/pendle-hill-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 takesSun, 01 Jun 2014 20:19:36 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/wiswell-moor/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 kmSun, 18 May 2014 22:31:38 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/birk-bank-quarry/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 getSun, 23 Mar 2014 14:58:31 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/whelp-stone-crag/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 (notSat, 04 Jan 2014 18:45:51 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/brock-bottom-beacon-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 thisSun, 27 Oct 2013 20:43:23 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/caw/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 6EDSun, 27 Oct 2013 20:38:56 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/littledale-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 areThu, 26 Sep 2013 16:47:21 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/moughton-norber/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 LowSun, 28 Jul 2013 20:57:42 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/bowland-knotts-from-cross-of-greet-bridge/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 theTue, 23 Jul 2013 20:19:29 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/whins-brow-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 mSun, 07 Jul 2013 15:22:52 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/whitendale-hanging-stones-wolfhole-crag/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 immediatelyMon, 24 Jun 2013 20:28:21 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/ingleborough-from-clapham/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 InnMon, 03 Jun 2013 14:56:52 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/whernside/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 InnSat, 25 May 2013 20:25:05 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/caton-moor/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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.Tue, 07 May 2013 20:03:39 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/grindleton-fell/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 DistanceWed, 12 Dec 2012 18:22:06 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/whitewell-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 milesMon, 15 Aug 2011 20:22:44 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/bowland-with-leagram-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 mSun, 15 Aug 2010 20:26:11 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/wards-stone-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/wards-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 theSun, 11 Apr 2010 11:12:05 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/trough-of-bowland-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 siteMon, 29 Mar 2010 13:34:38 GMThttps://www.explorebowland.co.uk/chipping-walk/https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/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 myFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:55:34 GMT