# Explore Bowland > A walking and visitor guide to the Forest of Bowland — Lancashire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Detailed walk guides with routes, distances, difficulty ratings and local information, plus things to do, places to eat and stay, and photography. Explore Bowland has documented walks and days out across the Forest of Bowland and the neighbouring Yorkshire Dales and Lake District for over a decade. Every walk guide is written from first-hand experience on the ground. Walk guides carry structured route information (distance, ascent, difficulty, nearest postcode and more). ## Bowland Walks (67) - [Pendle Hill Walk From The Pendle Inn](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/pendle-hill-from-barley/): 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. - [Nicky Nook circular](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Jeffrey Hill to Spire Hill](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Bleasdale](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Calder Vale Walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Cow Ark walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Stocks Reservoir walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Langden Brook & Haredon Brook](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Slaidburn walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Pendle Hill walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 Low - [River Hodder walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Wolfhole Crag & Whitendale Hanging Stones](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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. - [Marles Wood](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Jeffrey Hill & Longridge Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Fair Snape Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Nicky Nook walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 on - [Clougha Pike](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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't - [Hodder Bank Fell walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Norber Erratics](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Longridge Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Nicky Nook walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Littledale](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Parlick, Fair Snape and Saddle Fell circular](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Bowland Knotts](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Nicky Nook](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Langden Valley](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Tolkien Trail](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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. - [4.5 mile walk above West Bradford](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Extended Nicky Nook circular](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Calder Vale Bluebells Walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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, which - [Ward's Stone shooter's tracks](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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. - [Abbeystead](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Beacon Hill from Holden](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Pendle Hill from Nick O' Pendle](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Clitheroe walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Hodder Bank Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Ingleborough](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Stocks Reservoir](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Sawley](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Hurst Green walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Beacon Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Langden and Haredon](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [A taste of Hornby Road, Croasdale](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 before - [Stang Top Moor](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Slaidburn Waterfall](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Gisburn Forest waterfall](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Longridge Fell walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Parkers Arms walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Whin Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Clougha Pike](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Tolkien Trail - Hurst Green](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Pendle Hill walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Wiswell Moor](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Birk Bank Quarry](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Whelp Stone Crag](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Brock Bottom & Beacon Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Littledale walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Bowland Knotts from Cross of Greet Bridge](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Whins Brow walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Whitendale Hanging Stones & Wolfhole Crag](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Caton Moor](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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. - [Grindleton Fell](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Whitewell walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Bowland-with-Leagram walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Ward's Stone walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 the - [Trough of Bowland walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 - [Chipping walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-walks/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 ## Other Area Walks (30) - [Tarn Hows](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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, - [Catstye Cam](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Linn of Dee](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Wauchope Forest](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Port Appin Walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Llandegla Forest](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Mam Tor](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Gurnal Dubs](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Delamere Forest walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Delamere Forest](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Ingleton Waterfalls Trail](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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. - [Moel Famau walk](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Levens Park](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Helm Crag](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Farleton Knott](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Claife Heights](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Moel y Gamelin](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/moel-y-gamelin/): A beautiful 5 mile Autumn walk up to Moel y Gamelin. - [Gragareth](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [River Wharfe - Bolton Abbey](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Great Hill](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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. - [Elterwater Ramble](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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. - [Ingleton Waterfalls (short version)](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 trail - [The Nabs Head](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Catrigg Force from Stainforth](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Kilnsey Moor & Malham Moor](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Long Preston to Scaleber Force](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Caw](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Moughton & Norber](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Ingleborough from Clapham](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 - [Whernside](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/other-walks/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 ## Journal (15) - [Carrick View](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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 - [Scarloom Waterfall, Holden](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/scarloom-waterfall-holden/) - [Bowland Beef Meatballs](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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 - [Delamere Forest, Forest Holidays](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/delamere-forest-forest-holidays/) - [(Mainly) Scotland Road Trip](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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 - [Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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, - [Rivington Reservoir](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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 - [Trough of Bowland](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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 - [Out for some air](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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. - [Longridge Fell Cycling & MBT](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/longridge-fell-cycling/) - [Trough of Bowland cycling](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/trough-of-bowland-2/): Trough of Bowland - [Lancashire Waterfalls and Weirs](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/lancashire-waterfalls/): A selection of Lancashire Waterfalls Tarnbrook Wyre Waterfall Location Bing maps Google maps Walk Wolfhole Crag & Whitendale Hanging Stones Smelt Mill - [Cycling](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/cycling/) - [A drive through the Trough of Bowland](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/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. - [Walks in and around the Forest Of Bowland](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/blog/walks-in-and-around-the-forest-of-bowland/) ## Explore the Area - [Things to Do](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/things-to-do/) - [Towns & Villages](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/towns-and-villages/) - [Photo Galleries](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland-photos/) - [Eat · Drink · Sleep](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/eat-drink-sleep/) - [Local Information](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/local-information/) - [About the Forest of Bowland](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/forest-of-bowland/) - [Get in Touch](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/get-in-touch/) ## Reference - [Full sitemap (XML)](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/sitemap-index.xml) - [RSS feed](https://www.explorebowland.co.uk/rss.xml)