Riverside Walk Walk Description The route follows the tarmac surfaced 4 Go through the gate and take the Start Point Distance/Time Terrain OS Explorer Lune Millennium Park pathway to the small path down to the . Cross Bull Beck Picnic 5 Miles Roads, tracks and Crook O’Lune picnic area, then back to over a wooden footbridge and follow site on A683 fields. Can be wet OL41 Bull Beck along the bank of the River the path round to your right underfoot. ‘ Lune over reasonably flat grazed pastures underneath the old railway bridge, SD 541 649 2 Hrs and Ribblesdale’ (which may be damp at times and are and over a second footbridge.Then susceptible to flooding after heavy rainfall). follow the river upstream along the 1 Park at Bull Beck Picnic site, just riverbank. In summer, rosebay willow N north east of Caton on the A683. herb (the ‘railway weed’) and the Cross the A683 and join the Lune great hairy willow herb dominate the Millennium Park pathway, heading left. old railway banks. The hawthorn hedges beside the 5 Cross Artle Beck using the new track have been traditionally ‘layed’ to footbridge, put in to replace the provide a durable stock barrier and stepping-stones. Do not cross the an excellent habitat for many birds. large British Waterways bridge in 2 Follow this path for 1 mile crossing a front of you, but carry on along the 5 bridge over Artle Beck. Nearby you riverbank looking up at the windmills will see a stone carving by the artist on Caton Moor. Continue along the Colin Wilbourn. riverbank footpath, round the meander. 6 3 Cross a private road (taking the road to the left would take you into the 6 On reaching a track, leave the river, pass a house on the right and turn 1 centre of Caton village) and continue 2 along the Lune Millennium Park left, rejoining the Lune Millenium Park 3 pathway towards the Crook O’Lune. pathway. Follow this tarmac path back Just before the river take a small path along to the Bull Beck Picnic site. 4 down to the left. An interesting detour here is the Crook O’Lune picnic site. Stay on the track over the old railway bridge and up the ramp to your right.Toilets and refreshments are available and the view from the picnic site is splendid. On clear days, you can see the flat-topped hill of © Crown Copyright.© Crown reserved. All rights 100023320,Council Licence County 2007. 0 Miles 0.5 Mile Ingleborough in the distance. 0 Km 1 Km www.forestofbowland.com Riverside Walk

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Caton and Brookhouse are situated on The Forest of Bowland Area of From a gentle stroll or If you are going for a walk, it is strongly the north-facing slope of the Lune Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) relaxing picnic, to a long- recommended that you: Valley.The villages lie in a scenic area is a protected landscape that has distance walk or heart- • Dress appropriately - avoid wearing near the celebrated Crook O’Lune - international importance for its pumping adventure, the denim and any other clothing, which painted by Turner, praised by the poets heather moorland, blanket bog and countryside provides every doesn't dry quickly. It is better to wear Thomas Gray and William rare birds. In 2005 the AONB became opportunity for enjoyment and lots of lighter layers, which can be easily Wordsworth, and admired by Queen the first protected area in England to relaxation. If you follow the removed or added. Sturdy footwear Victoria. be awarded the European Charter for Countryside Code wherever you go, and waterproofs are also a must. you'll get the best enjoyment possible Caton-with-Littledale Parish contains a Sustainable Tourism in Protected and you'll help to protect our open • Carry the right equipment - wide range of habitats, which are home Areas, joining just 30 other areas spaces now and for future generations. including an Ordnance Survey Map to a variety of special birds, including across Europe.The Charter is awarded to protected areas that are delivering (OS Explorer OL41); compass; small the rare hen harrier, the symbol of the 1. Be safe - plan ahead and follow any first aid kit; high energy snack; Forest of Bowland AONB. tourism that is both nature and signs landscape friendly and which contributes something to drink; mobile phone Birds to look out for include: to the economic development of the 2. Leave gates and property as you (be aware that coverage can be find them • The kingfisher. If you are very lucky, region.The Charter approach ensures patchy); whistle. you may be able to observe the that organisations, local people and 3. Protect plants and animals, and take • Always let someone know where kingfisher perched, waiting businesses are working together to your litter home you're going and what time you protect the area, whilst at the same time motionless ready to plunge into the 4. Keep dogs under close control expect to be back. increasing opportunities for visitors to water if a small fish swims close. • Do not take any unnecessary risks. discover and enjoy its special qualities. 5. Consider other people • Sand Martins. A large colony of If you are in difficulty or see someone You can contribute to sustainable 6. Prevent uncontrolled moorland fires these birds use the sandy banks of in difficulty, please dial 999 and ask for tourism by: the to nest in summer. Mountain Rescue. • Leaving the car at home and using • Oystercatchers, which can been To report any other incident contact: seen guarding their nests on the public transport instead • Countryside Service - shingle beaches during summer • Purchasing local products, including 01772 534 709, open 9am-5pm, months. food and drink Monday to Friday • Goosanders, which are regular • Making a donation to the Bowland • Lancashire Constabulary - visitors to this part of the river, along Tourism Environment Fund through 0845 1 25 35 45 with swans and numerous types of donation boxes at participating or 999 for emergencies ducks and geese. businesses in the area.