Much of the Access Land in the Forest of Bowland AONB is within a Special Protection Area (SPA). Forest of Bowland Map - Lancashire, England - Mapcarta This map is 2-in-1. On one side is a walking map; on the other a map suitable for cyclists and horseriders "The Forest of Bowland has a lot to offer walkers, horseriders and cyclists, and this practical map will help you to explore this beautiful part of England. Highlights of the area include: Ribble Way, Wyre Way, Lune Valley Ramble and Pendle Way, along with the towns of Clitheroe, Settle and Lancaster. Occasionally referred to as the “Switzerland of England”, this area has a well-deserved reputation for excellent walking routes of all lengths. Discover Bowland and explore 803 sq km of rural Lancashire and Yorkshire. Map sheet OL41 in the OS Explorer series covers the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales National Park near Clitheroe. The Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering 312 sq mi in the north of Lancashire and part of North Yorkshire, north-west of Clitheroe and south-west of Settle. Name: Forest of Bowland, Ribble Valley Place type: Other Landcover Location: Grid Ref: SD 6577 5490 • X/Y co-ords: 365774, 454903 • Lat/Long: 53.98899841,-2.52348905 District: Ribble Valley County/Unitary Authority: Lancashire Region: North West Country: England Height: 283.5m OS Explorer map: OL41: Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale The Forest of Bowland, also known as the Bowland Fells, is an area of barren gritstone fells, deep valleys and peat moorland, mostly in north-east Lancashire, England with a small part in North Yorkshire (before 1974, some of the area was in the West Riding of Yorkshire).It is a western spur of the Pennines and was once described as the "Switzerland of England". This map is 2-in-1. Discover Bowland and explore 803 sq km of rural Lancashire and Yorkshire. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sometimes called ‘Bowland Fells’ and once dubbed the ‘Switzerland of England’, is a stunning area of … It's a great place to stay for walkers with a number of fine footpaths to follow into the surrounding countryside. Here in the Forest of Bowland there are so many things to discover: wild, remote fells and gentle, riverside rambles; fascinating wildlife and intriguing heritage; welcoming villages and mouth The Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering 312 sq mi in the north of Lancashire and part of North Yorkshire, north-west of Clitheroe and south-west of Settle. Chipping is a village and civil parish of the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.In the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,046, falling slightly to 1,043 at the 2011 Census. Maps after September 2004 show Access Land in yellow. The Forest of Bowland, also known as the Bowland Fells, is a stunning area of vast tracks of moorland split by wide valleys, gentle streams and a few pretty villages. The splendid inn is in a wonderful location next to the River Hodder near the Lancashire town of Clitheroe. The parish includes the hamlets of Whitewell and Cow Ark. The Forest of Bowland was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 and provides some of the most peaceful and remote walking, riding and cycling in the country. Explore the Forest of Bowland AONB from the Inn at Whitewell on this lovely circular walk.

The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a truly special place and we hope our annual Discovery Guide and this website help you to enjoy and experience it to the full. La Forest of Bowland, également connue sous le nom de Bowland Fells, est une zone de collines stériles, de vallées profondes et de tourbières, principalement dans le nord-est du Lancashire, en Angleterre, avec une petite partie dans le North Yorkshire.