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Fooden Farm, Gisburn Road,Bolton-by-Bowland BB7 4LSTel: 01200 447218Awaiting inspection

Two newly converted cottages in an idyllic location on a working farm. Surrounded byopen farmland and woods and close to theRiver Ribble. Curlews and wild deer can beseen from the lovely footpaths that crisscrossthe area. Perfect for a peaceful holiday close to nature.

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Harrop Fold, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe, BB7 4PJ Tel: 01200 447665Email: robinsonharrop@aol.comVisit Britain ««« and ««««Three period cottages, situated in the unspoilthamlet of Harrop Fold. Self-catering accommo-dation for 2, 3 or 4 persons. All the cottages arewell appointed with relaxing sitting rooms,exposed beams, colour TVs, and well-equippedkitchens. No smoking.Well-behaved pets byarrangement.

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From Clitheroe follow B6478 north,from Settle A65 south then B6478 westWeb: www.forestry.co.uk/forestry/infd-68yfc3

The largest forest in Lancashire still awaits discovery. Situated in the upper Hodder Valley,the numerous paths and tracks within the forest for cyclists, horse riders and walkers,provide fabulous views over Stocks Reservoirand the surrounding area.Two car parks withpicnic areas are located close to the reservoirand provide easy access into the forest.

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Lower Gill,Tosside, Skipton, BD23 4SJ Tel: 01756 700510 Web: www.holidaycotts.co.ukVisit Britain ««« and ««««5 cottages including a 17th century listed farmhouse, surrounded by 90 acres of farmland.Linen, towels, electricity & central heating bynewly installed woodchip boiler included.Heated indoor swimming pool, games roomwith snooker & outdoor tennis court. Cottagessleep 4 - 12 people.

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Marl Barn,Tosside, Skipton, BD23 4SXTel: 01282 844229Mobile: 07917 157522Email: rp.1011@btinternet.com

Caravan and camping club certified site for 5vans with panoramic views. An ideal location for walking and cycling holidays, within walkingdistance of the village of Tosside.There is awaste disposal point and water. Please ring tobook.

Marl Barn Caravan and Camping Site 14

Tosside, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4SQ

Tel: 01728 840339Mobile: 078666 29694

8, 13 and 16 seater minibus hire with driver for groups.Trailer for bikes and extra luggage.Transport to and from accommodation, youthhostels, pubs and railway stations or tours – just ask! Extensive local knowledge to navigateyou safely around this beautiful area.

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Harrop Fold, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe BB7 4PJ Tel: 01200 447600 Visit Britain «««The Saetr Cottage is set in a lovely farmhousegarden with stream running through.The per-fect retreat for two. Cosy, comfortable andequipped to a high standard. Linen, towels, heat-ing inclusive. Ideal for cycling and birdwatchingand there are delightful walks around our 300acre farm.

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Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland, ClitheroeBB7 4NWTel: 01200 447201

A traditional village shop and Post Office with the addition of a tearoom serving qualityhome cooked lunches, afternoon teas, dinnerand daytime parties (bookings only).Contact us for further details.

Open 7 days during summer, half day Tues,restricted hours in winter.

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Tosside, Skipton, BD23 4SD

The history of St Bartholomew’s Church goesback to 1650, though it took 220 years beforeit became the parish church of Tosside. It thushas a chequered history as seen by the differentstyles of some of the furnishings in the church.The parish straddles the Yorkshire/Lancashireborder.

Open daily.

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Coar’s Farm,Wigglesworth BD23 4SN Tel: 01729 840848 Web: www.gardenmakers.co.uk

Gardenmakers is the creation of Andrew Shaw,one of the North’s leading garden designers,and a formative centre of gardening excellence.An unrivalled nursery, helpful staff and a refer-ence library to boot! Gift shop and simple, deli-cious, home made food. Breads, scones, soupsand hand made cakes.

Open daily 9.00am to 5.30pm exceptChristmas day and Boxing day

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Dalehead, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4TS Tel: 01200 446533 Web: www.stephenpark.org

A residential complex set in the heart of Gisburn Forest, providing facilities for educational, corporate and registered groups.Accommodation for up to 50 individuals, fullycatered. Optional adventure training activitiesinclude rock climbing and abseiling, mountain biking, shelter building, survival nights, archery,nature trails and hill walking, all supervised by fully qualified instructors.

Stephen Park Leisure and Training Complex

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Tosside, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4SDTel: 01729 840278Web: www.crowtreespark.co.uk

The traditional Crowtrees Inn was an original17th century farmhouse. It is a favourite drinking and dining place for residents and holiday people alike. Bar snacks are availabletogether with meals in the restaurant.We have4 luxury apartments in a newly converted barn,timber lodges for hire and sale, and holidayhomes.

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Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe BB7 4NLTel: 01200 447205Web: www.copynookhotel.co.uk

A family-run former Coaching Inn where youcan enjoy traditional beer and fine wines, localhome-cooked food, game, roasts, fresh fish,either in the cosy bar, by the log fire or in ourrestaurant.There are many beautiful walks forthe experienced or novice hiker nearby.

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20, Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland BB7 4NWTel: 01200 447202

This hospitable inn overlooking the ancient village green with its stocks and whipping postoffers bar meals, lunches and dinners (exceptTuesdays).The intimate dining room, with anopen fire, offers a varied selection of dishes andwines.Walkers and cyclists welcome.

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Sawley, Clitheroe BB7 4NHTel: 01200 441202Web: www.the-spreadeagle.co.uk

Originally a 17th Century Coaching Inn and setin an idyllic riverside location, the Spread Eagleis one of Lancashire’s top restaurants, serving‘modern English’ cuisine with a Mediterraneantwist, along with fine wines and a connoisseurs’whisky list. Lunches, dinners, weddings and functions. ‘Taste Lancashire’ Highest QualityAssured and Lancashire Life’s Casual Dining2006/07 award.

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Hellifield Road, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe BB7 4LU

Tel: 01200 447245Web: www.springheadcottages.co.ukVisit Britain ««««Three character farm cottages sleeping 4, 6 and8.Tastefully decorated and fully equipped.Children’s play area. Each cottage has centralheating and two have open fires. Disabledaccess to one cottage.

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Sawley, Clitheroe BB7 4LE Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk

The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against abackdrop of dramatic hills. After its dissolutionin 1536, the monks were briefly returned to theabbey during the pilgrimage of grace.Theyremained in possession until the insurrection’scollapse and the execution of their abbot.

Open 1st Apr to 30th Sept 10am to 6pm daily.1st Oct to 20th Mar 10am to 4pm. Closed24th to 26th Dec and 1st Jan

Sawley Abbey (English Heritage site) 19

Dalehead Road,Tosside BB7 4TSWeb: www.dalehead.org

Dalehead Church was built on a smaller scalefrom the fabric of the original St James,Stocks-in-Bowland, which was dismantled whenthe valley was flooded to create StocksReservoir in the 1930’s.The graveyard is aBiological Heritage Site with over 130 differentspecies of wildflowers and grasses. Energy forthe church is supplied by a wind turbine.Changing displays record the heritage of thearea. It also serves as a ‘way-side’ chapel.

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23 Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe BB7 4HDTel: 01200 447294 or 445585 Mobile: 07798 623315Web: www.farmhousecollectables.co.uk

Right in the centre of the village you will findthis small antiques shop with a big reputation,stocking a wide selection of small antiques,collectables and textiles.

Open Sat, Sun and BHs - Easter to the end ofSep 10.30am to 5pm, winter 12 noon to4.30pm. Other hours by appointment.

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Tosside, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4SQ

Tel: 01729 840668

A warm welcome is given to all weary travellers who make it here to our ancient Innon the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Asuperb location with fantastic walking andcycling through quiet lanes and nearby GisburnForest. Hearty home cooking and fine real ales.Seasonal opening hours – phone for details.

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Hartley’s Farm 11

Holden, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe BB7 4PFTel: 01200 447615Web: www.holdencloughnursery.com

A plantsman’s paradise established in 1927, atraditional working nursery with a wonderfulatmosphere. Specialities include Alpines, hardyperennial and Crocosmia (145 varieties), hardyferns & ornamental grasses, shrubs & climbingplants, heathers & dwarf conifers. Featured onBBC ‘Gardeners’World’ and in RHS ‘TheGarden’. Open Sat all year and Mon to Fri, Marto Oct - other times by appointment.

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Forest Becks Brow, Settle Road,Bolton-by- Bowland, Clitheroe BB7 4NYTel: 01200 447259Web: www.middleflasslodge.co.ukVisit Britain ««««Formerly a barn and cow byre, the lodge is situ-ated in the peaceful Ribble Valley, surrounded bybeautiful open countryside, abundant with manyspecies of birds and wildlife.This is a perfectplace for anyone to stay, dine, relax and unwind.

Middle Flass Lodge Guest House 15

Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe BB7 4NP

The present church dates from the mid - 15thCentury when Sir Ralph Pudsay embarked on a major rebuilding programme.The importance of the Pudsay family in the area is evident insidethe church.The Pudsay tomb is a memorial toSir Ralph shown with his 3 wives and 25 children!

Open: Summer 12 noon to 8 pm everyday.Winter 12 noon to 5 pm everyday (if closed,key available)

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Settle Road, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe BB7 4NTTel: 01200 447431Web: www.oaktreesnurseries.co.uk

Oaktrees Nurseries is a family run businessestablished in 1989.We have specialised formany years in the growing of high quality bed-ding plants in the Ribble Valley. In addition, weare well-known for the quality of our hangingbaskets.

Open daily 10am to 5pm

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Walk centred on Bolton-by-BowlandThis circular walk should be followed using a suitable ordnance survey

map for example OL41 Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale. Robust footwear is recommended.The walk will take approximately 2 to 21/2 hours.

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Lane Ends, Bolton-by-Bowland,Clitheroe BB7 4PH Tel: 01200 447126Web: www.acrehill.comVisit Britain ««««Stone-built, self-contained bed and breakfastaccommodation located in beautiful countryside, 5 miles from Clitheroe nearBolton-by-Bowland. Log burning stove andbeamed ceilings. A warm welcome awaits youat this traditional country bed and breakfast.

Hartley’s Farm,Tosside, Skipton BD23 4SQ

Tel: 01729 840662

Caravan and camping club certified site for 5vans with beautiful views. Ideal location forwalking and cycling holidays. Rally field available.Water disposal point, toilets and showers.Drying room available. Easy walking distancefrom the village of Tosside. Please ring to book.

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FOREST OFBOWLANDArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Sustainable tourism Sustainable tourism aims to make a low impact on theenvironment and local culture,while encouraging betterincome,employment and the conservation of the verylandscape upon which our tourism is based.WithinBowland we have many sensitive and valuableenvironments.We therefore need to ensure a balancethat allows these areas to be carefully managed andprotected from the pressures of visitors andinappropriate development.By thinking and actingsustainably,we can help to address these challenges andensure the Forest of Bowland AONB is enjoyed byeveryone,long into the future.

by an important north-south road and had to providemore accommodation for travellers thus incurringgreater expense.In 1381 the Abbey receipts amountedto £347 14s 7d,and their expenditure was £355 13s10d.At the Dissolution the income stood at £159 16s7d,and the inventories make mention of “Belles,lead,vestyments and copes”and also “Corne in the garners,and in the ffeldes”worth £62 15s 4d.At the Dissolutionthe Abbey was granted to Sir Arthur Darcy de Gray(who also owned Fountains).The lower walls of thechurch and conventual buildings survive extensively.

create a better world for us all.The RSPB’s work rangesfrom campaigning to halt the effects of climate change toinvestigating the decline in familiar garden birds such ashouse sparrows and song thrushes and organising ‘the BigGarden Birdwatch’.You may even have been one of the460,000 people that took part in 2006!

For further information on the RSPB, its work in Bowlandor how to offer your support by becoming a member goto www.rspb.org.uk or call on 01484 861148.

By Road: Sawley is approximately 4 miles from Clitheroejust off the A59 travelling towards Skipton. Bolton-by-Bowland is a further 2 miles from Sawley and Tosside canbe reached either by minor roads from Bolton-by-Bowland(approx 6 miles) or from the A65 taking the B6478 atLong Preston (approx 5 miles).

Bolton-by-BowlandThe parishes of Sawley,Bolton-by-Bowland and GisburnForest stretch for several miles from south of the RiverRibble near Pendle Hill to the Yorkshire border,west ofSettle.Bolton-by-Bowland is certainly worth a visit forwalkers,cyclists and photography enthusiasts.It is atranquil and charming village,with two greens around thechurch in the middle of the village.The cottages,inn andbabbling brook give Bolton-by-Bowland a charm of itsown.The smaller green contains the remains of a 13thCentury stone cross and old stocks and is bordered by abeautiful memorial garden.The war memorial clearlyillustrates the impact of the First World War for there are

Bowland’s wild open spacesOver one third of the AONB is moorland, making up thewild open spaces that are so characteristic of the Forestof Bowland.This is a truly unique quality of the area.Thecentral upland of the AONB is typical millstone gritcountry: hard rocks lie beneath the gentle fells - therounded shapes are the result of repeated glaciationduring the Ice Age.The fells are covered with peat,blanket bog, acid grassland and heather moor, andoccasionally broken through by rocky outcrops.Thehighest point is at Wards Stone (560m), with Pendle Hillreaching 557m, almost a mountain! These fells were oncecloaked in trees, but a combination of changes in climate

and woodland clearances by Bronze Age farmers has leftthem largely treeless today.The resulting open views andfells give the impression that this is a wilderness, anuntouched natural landscape, but it is in fact the result ofhuman influences.There has been long termmanagement of the land for grazing sheep and cattle, andfor game shooting (primarily red grouse).The fells arecriss-crossed with dry stone walls and, on the lowerslopes, you will see the isolated field barns, whichtraditionally housed cattle and hay in the winter.

Birds and wildlifeThe RSPB in BowlandBowland is particularly special for a number of uplandbird species.The RSPB works closely with organisationslike Natural England and United Utilities to help protectthe rare hen harrier, merlins and ring ouzels, and alsoadvises landowners and farmers to help them protectthe nationally important populations of wading birds suchas lapwings, snipe, curlews and redshanks that nest onthe in-bye grazing pasture each spring.

The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthyenvironment for birds and other wildlife, helping to

26 names of men from the village who fought and died,including two sets of brothers and two cousins.Thevillage was recorded as Bodeton in the Domesday Book,meaning bow in the river.Near to the village are theattractive hamlets of Holden and Forest Becks,as well asthe picturesque Anna Lane.The church has manyornamental carvings and a font dating from 1500,whichbears the arms of the Pudsay,Percy,Tempest,Hammerton and other families.The famous Pudsay tombhas an engraved figure of Sir Ralph Pudsay in full armourwith the figures of his three wives and 25 children.

Public transport: the nearest train stations are Clitheroe,for Bolton-by-Bowland and Sawley and Settle for Tosside.Buses run regularly from Clitheroe to Sawley (Service C2)and from Clitheroe to Settle via Tosside (Service B10). Fordetails check Traveline 0870 608 2 608 in Lancashire and0871 200 22 33 in Yorkshire.

Tosside’s origins go back to the dark ages when Britainwas invaded by the Vikings.It’s name comes from two oldScandinavian words - ‘Tod’meaning fox and ‘saetr’meaninghigh summer pasture.The name gradually changed toToddsett,then Tossett and,later,Tosside – ‘possibly thesmallest place in the world’according to the localcommunity.The boundary between Yorkshire andLancashire is right in the middle of the tiny village! GisburnForest to the north and west is the largest wooded areain Lancashire.The forest is an important source ofsustainably grown timber for industry,plus a haven forwildlife,and a fantastic resource for walkers and cyclists.

Sawley AbbeySawley is on the banks of the River Ribble and isrenowned for the ruins of Sawley Abbey.Sawley Abbeywas founded by William Percy II,the son of Alan Percy“the Great”on 6th Jan 1147-8.The first Abbot,Benedict,with twelve monks and 10 conversi came fromNewminster,Northumberland,a daughter house ofFountains.The site was not the most favourable for thefoundation of a monastery,and by the 1180s it wasthought that the site might have to be abandoned,because the climate was so bad that crops continuallyfailed and food was short.Sawley,unlike most Cistercianfoundations,was not in a secluded situation.It was sited

4The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding NaturalBeauty (AONB) is a nationally protected landscape andinternationally important for its heather moorland, blanketbog and rare birds. It is the first protected area in Englandto be awarded the European Charter for SustainableTourism in Protected Areas. The Charter approachensures that organisations, local people and businesses areworking together to protect the area, whilst at the sametime increasing opportunities for visitors to discover andenjoy its special qualities. Sustainable tourism aims to makea low impact on the environment and local culture, whileencouraging better income, employment and conservationof the very landscape upon which our tourism is based. Formore information regarding the Forest of Bowland AONB,visit the website at www.forestofbowland.com or ring01772 531473 for an information leaflet. The businessesfeatured here are part of the local economy whichsupports this special landscape -please support them with yourcustom and enjoy your stay!

Local produceLocal produce is important to the Forest of Bowlandbecause it:

• supports farmers who seek to manage this preciouslandscape and protect the environment

• improves the freshness of your food and causes lessstress for livestock

• improves the link between consumers and farmersand improves our understanding of how and wherefood is produced (traceability)

• supports the local economy by supporting farmers,distributors and processors – often providing the

employment and income to enable them to carry onliving and working in the local area.

• reduces food miles and therefore reduces congestionand pollution on our roads.

The Forest of Bowland AONB is gaining a reputation forfine food and local produce, so why not seek out somelocal producers and try our delicious local food anddrink! Local produce is also distinctive to the area andcontributes to our sense of place. For example, creamyLancashire Cheese was traditionally made from threedays curd - this is because the original farm workers hadlittle milk to spare on a daily basis, so they stored thecurd for up to three days until they had enough to makea large cheese.

LandscapeShooting butts and huts also mark out the activities ofhumans on this environment. As do the conifer woods andforests amongst the fells.The fells are crossed by a fewminor, unfenced roads.The Trough of Bowland is perhapsthe most famous, following a narrow valley that oncecarried melting ice from the glaciers covering the fell tops.Routes from Slaidburn to Bentham, Stocks to Keasden, andthe Salter Fell track (now part of the North LancashireBridleway) will also take you on a journey through thiswild open space.

Bowland Tourism & Environment Fund The Bowland Tourism & Environment Fund enablesvisitors to contribute directly towards the funding ofenvironmental projects within the AONB.The initiativeenables tourism businesses, visitors and local communitiesto work together to benefit and protect the AONB.

You can make a donation to the Bowland TourismEnvironment Fund at participating visitor attractions, lookout for our orange Forest of Bowland donation boxes.

Blanket bog - a BowlandspecialityBlanket bog is confined to cool, wet climates, and the UK isone of the best places in the world to find this type ofhabitat.The formation of peat is a response to the veryslow rate at which plant material (mostly Sphagnummosses) decomposes under conditions of water logging.However, it can form on quite steep slopes and effectivelycloak whole landscapes.The Forest of Bowland lays claim tosome of the best blanket bog in England and this supportsa range of scarce and unusual plant and animal species.Perhaps one of the rarest is bog rosemary, which can befound in abundance in some areas of the Bowland fells.

Farming in Bowland and stewardshipThe Forest of Bowland's blanket bogs, traditional haymeadows and wet grasslands are nationally importanthabitats. Many of the farms in the Forest of Bowland aremanaged under stewardship schemes. Natural England runsthese schemes to pay farmers to manage their land in a waythat reflects both the local and national priorities for wildlife,landscape, access and the historic environment. Farmingpractices include cultivation of the land without fertiliserand with fewer livestock or management of the grassland,rush and wet features to encourage wading birds, such aslapwing, curlew and redshank.

Stocks reservoir and its constructionStocks, bordering on Gisburn Forest, was opened by HRHThe Prince George KG, on July 5th 1932. Annual rainfall thereis about 1500mm (5 feet) and when full the reservoir coversan area equivalent to roughly 500 football pitches. Aftertreatment, the water from Stocks goes mainly to the Fyldearea of Lancashire. Before work could start on the dam, avillage to house 300 - 400 men and their families had to bebuilt, which when complete had its own water supply,sewerage scheme, electricity supply, canteen, cinema and arecreation hall.The construction village is now long gone andall that remains to be seen is the dam and the causeway.

Images © LCC,Margaret O’Kane,Lancashire RuralFutures and Richard Saunders,Natural England.

This project is funded by the Forest of Bowland Area of Natural OutstandingBeauty (AONB) and received funding from the following organisations

Access LandThere are fewer Public Rights of Way on the fells than in the valleys, and untilrecently, only limited access on foot.However, much of the moorland is now mapped asAccess Land and you can experience this wild openspace for yourself. Access Land means that you are ableto walk across these designated areas, within certainrestrictions. As these change regularly, please check thewebsite www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk

How to find usTosside