WELCOME TOSLAIDBURNLocal Attractions and Activities

The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding NaturalBeauty (AONB) is a nationally protected landscape andinternationally important for its heather moorland, blanketbog and rare birds. For more information regarding theForest of Bowland AONB, visit the website atwww.forestofbowland.com or ring 01772 534709 for aninformation leaflet.

Photographs ▲▼ © Countryside Agency / Charlie Hedley

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Slaidburn whilst picturesque is also a living, working villagestill largely dependent on agriculture, with a large numberof its inhabitants working in the local area.

In addition there’s an excellent network of quiet roadsand plenty of opportunities for cycling and riding aroundSlaidburn, while walking routes will take you across moorlandand alongside the river and reservoir. For peace andsolitude, head to the relatively undiscovered fells and valleys.

This project received funding support from the Lancashire Rural Tourism Initiative, which isfunded through the Lancashire Rural Recovery Action Plan supported by the Northwest

Regional Development Agency and Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board.

By Road: Slaidburn is on the B6478 road approximately 9 miles from Clitheroe. It can also be reached from theA65 road that runs from Skipton to Kirkby Lonsdale byturning onto the B6478 at Long Preston.

Slaidburn and its historyVisiting Slaidburn in the Forest of Bowland Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty is like stepping back in time.Isolated and protected by the surrounding Bowland fells,and largely owned by a single family for almost 200 years,the village has remained un-spoilt by moderndevelopment and is virtually unchanged since the early19th Century.

How to find usPublic Transport: There are several buses a day on Mondayto Saturday from Clitheroe to Slaidburn, service B10, withsome going on to Settle. Check Traveline 0870 608 2 608or www.transportforlancashire.com for the latestinformation. Rail connections are at Clitheroe and Settle.

A circular walk starting inSlaidburnOn the walk detailed overleaf, look out for the limestoneoutcrops, which have formed much of the landscapearound Slaidburn. They were once part of tropical reefsalong a chain of islands and take the form of rounded hillsand knolls. The angular, light grey limestone, oftencontaining fossils of marine creatures, has been usedlocally in the dry stone walls. The limestone bedrockcreates a very thin but fertile soil, in places only 3-4inches thick, and supports a wide range of wildflowersand grasses. The wildflower meadows around MyttonsFarm are managed in a traditional way to ensure theirsurvival. They are at their best in May and June.

Historic buildings and attractionsSt Andrew’s churchyard has several interesting stonemonuments. The church is mostly 15th Century with athree-decker pulpit, massive ancient doors and a Jacobeanchancel screen. Nearby are Brennands endowed school andthe heritage centre which is leased from the King-Wilkinsonfamily that owns much of the property in the village.

Near to the war memorial and village shop is a woodenfirst aid box that used to contain a stretcher for injuredfell walkers. The well at the roadside near there was builtto commemorate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria.

The Hark to Bounty Inn is home to the original MootCourtroom of the Forest of Bowland. The area called MountPleasant is a group of houses formerly used by handloomweavers with typical rows of windows on the top floor toallow in the maximum amount of light onto the looms.

The Slaidburn Silver Band, founded in 1898, has its ownworld-famous march called “Slaidburn”. You may be luckyand hear it played by the current band in the village or ata local engagement.

The "lost villages" of Dalehead and Stocks in Bowland,which were flooded when the upper reaches of the RiverHodder were dammed to create Stocks reservoir in the1930s, were strongly associated with the village ofSlaidburn. Many former residents of these villages wereburied in Slaidburn.

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This map contains Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s StationeryOffice © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.Lancashire County Council Licence No. 100023320 2004. Photos © Lancashire County Council, C Bestwick and David McNamee

Myttons Farm Crafts,Woodhouse Lane, SlaidburnClitheroe, BB7 3AH Tel: 01200 446200

We are 2 miles from the village. An Aladdin’scave of unusual crafts and gifts. Handpaintedpottery, watercolours, painted glass, jewelleryand lots more. Go past the front door of theHark to Bounty for 2 miles and follow thebrown signs.Summer openings Wed,Thurs and Fri 1pm to5pm Sat and Sun 11am to 5pm and BankHolidays. Winter opening Nov to 1st May Satand Sun only 11am to 5pm

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Church Street, Slaidburn, Clitheroe Web: www.htnw.co.uk

Slaidburn Church opening times, everyday9.30am to dusk. Conducted tours please contact Mary Parker 01200 446686. Serviceevery Sunday at 11am. The Heritage centre onChurch street will not be open to casual visitors in 2006. It should reopen in 2007 afterrefurbishment.

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Townend, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3EPTel: 01200 446246Email: harktobounty@supanet.comWeb: www.hark-to-bounty.co.uk

A family run country hotel with function roomsand two distinctive dining areas. The bar pro-vides home cooked meals in a traditional pubatmosphere while Squires Restaurant servesfood combining the freshest ingredients withLancashire flair.

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Pain Hill Farm, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3AHTel: 01200 446654Visit Britain ��� Rating

A detached two bedroom bungalow on aworking farm. Full oil central heating. Hall,lounge with open fire, dining kitchen with automatic washer and microwave. One doubleand one twin bedroom. Additional bed-setteein the lounge. Outside there is a large lawnedgarden, garage and ample parking away fromthe main farm.

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Catlow Rd, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3AQ Tel: 01200 446602Email: stocksfishery@btinternet.comWeb: www.stocksreservoir.com

Largest fly fishery in NW England spanning 360acres; extremely well stocked with qualitytriploid Rainbow, Brown and Blue trout.The lodge is open from 8am until dusk with amember of the team always on duty to offerhelp and advice. Well-stocked tackle shop andcafé. Latest fishing reports, hotspots, weatherforecasts etc – on website.

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5, Chapel Street, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3ESTel: 01200 446225Email: Quirksandfoibles@btinternet.comWeb: www.quirksandfoibles.co.uk

An eclectic mix of rustic home and gardenwares - pine and painted furniture, jewellery,bags, cards and gifts, unusual crafts and uniquevintage finds. Browsers welcome! Open daily 11am to 4pm except Mondays.Easter to October.

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Back Lane, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3AJTel: Ian Driver on 01200 446454Email: idriver@nildram.co.ukWeb: www.laythamsfarmcottages.co.ukVisit Britain ��� Rating

Classic 17th century Pennine Longhouse withfull CH. The Farmhouse with grand piano, pooltable and 3 bedrooms sleeps up to 9 using 2double bed-settees. The adjoining Laythams cottage has full CH and sleeps up to 6, againusing 2 bed-settees. Large or family parties upto 15 in number can be accommodated.

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Woodhouse Gate Farm, Slaidburn,Clitheroe, BB7 3AQTel: 01200 446240Web: www.woodhousegatefarmcottage.co.ukVisit Britain ���� Rating

Thoughtfully renovated cottage on an organicdairy and sheep farm with 2 double and 2 twinbedrooms. One double room and a shower roomare situated on the ground floor and are disabled-friendly. Extremely comfortable and furnished toa high standard both outside and in. Excellent holiday or weekend break accommodation.

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King's House, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3ERTel: 0870 770 6034Email: slaidburn@yha.org.ukWeb: www.yha.org.uk

Former 17th Century Inn offers a stay withopen fire, beamed ceilings and a cosy atmosphere. Ideal area for walkers and cyclists.The hostel is a comfortable retreat to return to - the listed building has recently been refurbished to a high standard. Phone to checkavailability.

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The Green, Slaidburn, Clitheroe BB7 3ESTel: 01200 446398Email: riverbanktearooms@hotmail.comWeb: www.slaidburn.com/riverbank

Riverbank tearooms is a cosy licensed café withfriendly staff, overlooking the village green andriver Hodder. Try our quality home cookedmeals and snacks or choose from the extensiverange of homemade cakes.Open daily throughout the year 10am to 5pm.More than just a cup of tea.

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2, Church Street, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3ERTel: 01200 446268

Fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, bread etc.pre-packed coal & kindling, wines, spirits & beer.Everything you would expect of a local shopand more! Cards, newspapers, local maps andguides, lottery, phone topups, photocopier,laundry and dry cleaning service. rod licencesand permits for fishing on the Hodder.Open daily.

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12,Townend, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3EPTel: 01200 446850Web: www.thehiddendoor.co.uk

The Hidden Door, formerly Slaidburn Pottery, istucked away discreetly just 100 yards from theHark to Bounty Inn. Newly opened Easter 2006 we offer a wide range of gifts, crafts and collectables at very reasonabe prices.Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm apart fromMondays - except for Bank Holidays.

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A circular walk starting in SlaidburnThe walk detailed below right is best followed using Ordnance Survey Explorer Map OL 41 ‘Forest of Bowland and Ribblesdale’. It takes approximately 11/2 hours to complete and is mostly easy walking over fields grazed by sheep and cattle with several stiles – some of them steep. Robust footwear or Wellingtons are advisable.

Route of walk