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    • What is an AONB
    • Farming
      • Traditional Boundaries
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      • Bowland's Built Environment
      • Landscape Character Assessment
      • The Geology of the Forest of Bowland
      • Vernacular Architecture
    • Wildlife
      • Habitats
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        • Curlew
        • Golden Plover
        • Hen Harrier
        • Lapwing
        • Merlin
        • Oyster Catcher
        • Peregrine
        • Red Grouse
        • Redshank
        • Ring Ouzel
        • Snipe
        • Stonechat
      • Brown Hares
      • Bats
      • Moths
      • Wader Case Studies
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    • History, Culture & Heritage
      • Archaeology
      • Medieval Deer Parks in Bowland
      • The Lordship of Bowland
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      • Green businesses map
      • Sense of Place
      • Visitor Charter - A Place to Enjoy and Keep Special!
    • Environmental Education
      • A Leap in the Park Education Resources
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      • Information for Farmers
      • Information for Group Leaders
      • Farm profiles
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        • Walking Safely
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      • Consent for Recreational Events on SSSIs
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      • Bowland through the seasons
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      • Directory of food producers
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      • Directory of arts, crafts and rural skills
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  • Looking After
    • Who looks after the Forest of Bowland AONB
      • The AONB Unit
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        • Minutes of The Joint Advisory Committee
      • Links to Other Organisations
    • Management Plan
    • Current Projects & Activities
      • Biodiversity
      • Bowland Land Managers Forum
      • Climate Change in the Forest of Bowland
      • Hay Time Project
      • Networks 4 Nectar (N4N)
      • Peat Restoration
      • Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership
      • State of the AONB Report
      • Hydro projects
    • Funding
      • Sustainable Development Fund
        • SDF Projects 2014/15
        • SDF Projects 2013/14
        • SDF Projects 2012/13
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      • Friends of Bowland
      • Regular Volunteering and Training
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  • Walks, Wildlife and Workshops

    ...they're all in the new Festival Bowland events programme. Don't miss out – get booking today!

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  • Green Guide to Bowland

    Explore Bowland's online Greentravller guide and make the most of this protected area in a way that has a low impact on the landscape

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  • Friends of Bowland - why not come and join us?

    Have a look at the exciting programme of events and practical tasks for Autumn 2014 - something for everyone!

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  • Discover Bowland

    The new guide including Festival Events listings is now available from local TICS & businesses. Take your pick from walks, wildlife, recipes, competitions and more!

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  • Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership

    Exciting new development of an Heritage Lottery Landscape Partnership bid for Pendle Hill!

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  • Welcome to the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

    Discover 803 sq km of rural Lancashire & North Yorkshire. Designated in 1964, Bowland provides some of the most peaceful and remote walking, riding & cycling in the country.

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Walk of the Month

Walk of the month: Peewits & Pheasants (from Cobble Hey Farm)
Peewits & Pheasants (from Cobble Hey Farm) (1.62 MB pdf) More walks

Festival Bowland

Festival Bowland Events
  • Download the Festival Bowland Events guide

Current Projects

Common Blue on Common Spotted Orchid
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Accommodation

Find accommodation the Forest of Bowland
  • Find accommodation in the Forest of Bowland

Photo of the Week - see your photo here

River Wenning, High Bentham
River Wenning, High Bentham More photos

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Site map

  • Understanding
    • What is an AONB
    • Farming
      • Traditional Boundaries
    • Landscape
      • Bowland's Built Environment
      • Landscape Character Assessment
      • The Geology of the Forest of Bowland
      • Vernacular Architecture
    • Wildlife
      • Habitats
      • Birds
        • Curlew
        • Golden Plover
        • Hen Harrier
        • Lapwing
        • Merlin
        • Oyster Catcher
        • Peregrine
        • Red Grouse
        • Redshank
        • Ring Ouzel
        • Snipe
        • Stonechat
      • Brown Hares
      • Bats
      • Moths
      • Wader Case Studies
      • Wildlife Calendar
    • History, Culture & Heritage
      • Archaeology
      • Medieval Deer Parks in Bowland
      • The Lordship of Bowland
      • Towns and Villages
      • Walls & Boundaries
    • Sustainable Tourism
      • European Charter Businesses
      • Green Tourism Business Scheme
      • Green businesses map
      • Sense of Place
      • Visitor Charter - A Place to Enjoy and Keep Special!
    • Environmental Education
      • A Leap in the Park Education Resources
      • Birds of Bowland Education Resources
      • Birds of Bowland Project
      • Farm Visit Transport Fund
      • Information for Farmers
      • Information for Group Leaders
      • Farm profiles
  • Enjoying
    • Visitor Photo Gallery
      • Share your photos
    • Upload your recipes
    • Forest of Bowland map
    • Festival Bowland Events
    • What’s on
    • Where to stay
    • Activities
      • Tramper Routes
      • Access for All Information
      • Walking Routes
      • Walking Information
        • Walking Safely
        • Interactive walk
      • Cycling Routes
      • Cycling Information
      • Electric Bicycle Network Information
      • Electric bike locations
      • Family Fun
      • Fishing
      • Horse Riding
      • Take to the Skies
      • Consent for Recreational Events on SSSIs
    • Bowland Revealed
      • Bowland Revealed Latest Updates
    • Local produce
      • Bowland through the seasons
      • Eateries
      • Farmers' markets
      • Food Outlets
      • Directory of food producers
    • Arts, Crafts & Rural Skills
      • Directory of arts, crafts and rural skills
    • Leaflets
      • Maps and books
    • Travel Information
      • Bowland weather forecast
      • Tourist Information/Visitor Centres
    • Golden Anniversary
      • Bowland Scrapbook
    • Competitions
  • Looking After
    • Who looks after the Forest of Bowland AONB
      • The AONB Unit
      • The Joint Advisory Committee
        • Minutes of The Joint Advisory Committee
      • Links to Other Organisations
    • Management Plan
    • Current Projects & Activities
      • Biodiversity
      • Bowland Land Managers Forum
      • Climate Change in the Forest of Bowland
      • Hay Time Project
      • Networks 4 Nectar (N4N)
      • Peat Restoration
      • Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership
      • State of the AONB Report
      • Hydro projects
    • Funding
      • Sustainable Development Fund
        • SDF Projects 2014/15
        • SDF Projects 2013/14
        • SDF Projects 2012/13
    • Volunteering
      • Friends of Bowland
      • Regular Volunteering and Training
    • News
    • E-news
    • Plans, Strategies & Reports