Forest of Bowland · Lancashire AONB
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Discover one of Lancashire's best walks with this scenic Pendle Hill route from Barley. Follow a beautiful trail through the Forest of Bowland, past Ogden Clough Reservoirs, to the summit of Pendle Hill, with stunning views, parking tips and a well-earned stop at The Pendle Inn.
Mar 2026
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
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 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
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Beyond the trails
Lancashire's hidden upland
The Forest of Bowland is a landscape of gritstone fells, deep wooded cloughs and heather moorland straddling Lancashire and North Yorkshire. "Forest" here means a royal hunting ground, not woodland — it's open, wild country criss-crossed with quiet paths and old packhorse routes.
Explore Bowland has been documenting walks and days out across the area for over a decade. Every guide comes from boots actually on the ground.
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