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Originally Posted by ChrisJB  Hi Dave,
I do a fair bit of walking in the Forest of Bowland and I love the place. The moors are fabulous and though lower than the Dales, they give a greater sense of isolation I'd say. There are also some lovely valley walks too, along the rivers.
The highest point of the area is 'Ward's Stone, which can be walked from Jubilee Tower on the famous Trough of Bowland road. Dunsop Bridge is also worth a visit. From here you can walk up the valley (and see Eagle Owls no less) and either turn left or right at the top and return over the moors.
A good walk also goes from just outside Chipping, over Parlick and Fair Snape Fells to the fabulously named Fiendsdale and Langdon Brook. Return via Bleadale Water and down Saddle Fell. Further south and east is Lancashire's talismanic hill, Pendle. A nice short walk climbs this from Barley. The village of Slaidburn is worth a visit as it oozes charm and character. The walk south from here along the River Hodder is most pleasant. You can return to Slaidburn via a range of field paths or quiet lanes.
I hope this is of some use. Let us know how you get on.
Regards, Chris |
These are great places Chris but what about Stocks Reservoir, Gisburn forest, Brock Bottom, Abbeystead. Tarnbrook Fell, Hareden Fell, Calder Vale Beacon Fell, Whitendale Fell or even better.........
Ordnance Survey OL 41 - Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale and you choose!!
You'll love it all! If not then try Mars!