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valley on still days! Nearby there are also opportunities volunteers. by manned is and October, to April 2pm, an ideal centre for exploring these areas, by bike, on foot, foot, on bike, by areas, these exploring for centre ideal an

for caving, canoeing, and paragliding. to 10am from open usually is It Road. Station on Hall accessible by rail via the Leeds to line and is is and line Morecambe to Leeds the via rail by accessible

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try exploring from the town itself? The Bentham and an outdoor pool at Ingleton open from Spring Bank a is it reality In giant. a by dropped or thrown boulders,

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Heritage Trail is actually three trails in one (see map) Holiday www.ingletonpool.co.uk Bentham hosts a variety of places to stay – ranging from massive these of more three once were there that circular loom by Bentham’s George Phillipson led to the the to led Phillipson George Bentham’s by loom circular

which all start and finish at Bentham Railway Station. comfortable pubs, to guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. it has Legend town. the of south the to Burnmoor on up

Bentham boasts an eighteen-hole golf course where visitors the of invention The flax. and sailcloth silk, manufacture

There are lots of other walks in the area, including the There are also self catering cottages and award winning found be to Stone, Big the or Fourstones, of Stone Great

are welcome to play. The views are magnificent and the to built were Wenning River the by powered mills

beautiful river walk from High Bentham to Low Bentham caravan parks. the is attraction curious most and oldest town’s The club also hosts a PGA professional (see over for details). and century 18th late the in develop to began Bentham

along the Wenning. Check with your Harveys or OS map,

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and explore for yourself, or meet up with the Bentham Fishing is available on the , and you can buy return. in left be

from a fish & chip shop, Asian and Chinese takeaways, seasonally constructed country, the in camps holiday first

Footpath Group on one of their regular guided walks – day tickets from the Riverside Caravan Park and the would coins where and collect, to villagers quarantined

Indian restaurant, and a bistro café, together with several the of one to campers brought also it century twentieth

ask at the Tourist Information Point for details. Punch Bowl in Low Bentham (see over for details). the for left be would provisions and food where

friendly pubs in both High and Low Bentham, most of early the In town. the for markets new and employment

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salmon breeding area. You can also travel over the fells to at seen be still can stones Plague disease. the of spread

the outdoors. Bring your own bike or hire from one of to Morecambe and Lancaster linking line railway The

Stocks Reservoir for a day of fly fishing. The town has two excellent bakeries, Oakroyd makes the halt to isolation into put was and 1665, and 1598

the nearby operators. Newly installed public cycle racks

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The Lancashire Cycleway (regional route 90) and the traditional craft bakery which also stocks fine food and hunt. duck a included Fair June

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Loop is a 4 mile circular ride taking in two counties, Shaw. Norman Richard architect famous the One of Bentham’s main attractions is the old fashioned by designed been having century nineteenth the from

starting at the railway station or picked up by following feel of the main street, created by the large number of dates building the of bulk the but century fourteenth

the fat sheep on a bicycle signs, off the . independent traders. You’ll find a post office and chemist, the in built was tower The display. on is cross Saxon

Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Beauty Natural Outstanding

For the really adventurous Bentham lies at the mid point butchers and bakers, green grocers, iron monger and a of remains the period, Saxon the during founded was

of the Lands End – John O’Groats cycle route. Easier rides hardware, grocers, news agents and various craft and gift and Church’ ‘Domesday a is Bentham Low at church The

will take you west along the Wenning Valley to Mewith shops. The traders' association, We are Bentham, works of Area Bowland of Forest the Low Bentham Low and Keasden or east to Wennington and the Lune Valley. hard to keep the town vibrant and attractive, so please buy to gateway a Bentham, to Welcome Catch the train one way and cycle back down hill! local when you come to Bentham – we need your support!

Food and Farming Wildlife Cultural Bentham How to find us FOREST OF Public transport: Trains run through Bentham from Leeds Bowland is a special place for wildlife, particularly bird life, and Skipton to Lancaster and Morecambe. Buses run and around Bentham you can catch a glimpse of a variety regularly to High Bentham and Low Bentham from of birds: from kingfisher, sandpipers, grey wagtails and BOWLAND Lancaster and Ingleton (number 80, the Lune villager dippers on the river, to lapwing and curlew across the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty service) from Monday to Saturday. For details check with fields. If you go up onto the moors you may be lucky Travelline 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.yorkshiretravel.net enough to see the iconic hen harrier and hear the red The Area of Outstanding Natural Bentham grouse in the heather. Beauty (AONB) is a nationally protected landscape and WELCOME TO Along the riverbanks you may see signs of otter and if you internationally important for its heather moorland, blanket are lucky you may spot brown hares in the springtime. bog and rare birds. It is the first protected area in England BENTHAM In the spring several of the woods are carpeted with to be awarded the European Charter for Sustainable Lancaster A gateway to the Forest of Bowland AONB bluebells and wildflowers can be seen in many meadows. Tourism in Protected Areas. The Charter approach ensures that organisations, local people and businesses are working together to protect the area, whilst at the same Painting s © artwork Gill Barron time increasing opportunities for visitors to discover and Cultural Bentham Bentham is home to a surprising number of artists, attracted enjoy its special qualities. Sustainable tourism aims to Bentham is well known for its annual community bonfire by the town's location and strong creative community. Sheep ▲ © Jon Brook make a low impact on the environment and local culture, held at the Auction Mart, with its spectacular lantern Alongside a stained glass studio, a pottery, an art gallery and Bentham is at the heart of an agricultural community, the while encouraging better income, employment and procession, samba band, and fireworks. Don’t miss it at a photographic studio, you will find paintings, photographs market having existed for just over 700 years. A network conservation of the very landscape upon which our the end of October each year! and sculpture on display in unusual settings. Look out for the Forest of Bowland Clitheroe of small villages and hamlets rely on Bentham as a AONB Queens Bloomers, high in a tree in Low Bentham, and the tourism is based. For more information about the market, and today’s Auction Mart is one of the biggest Bentham also hosts a traditional agricultural show on the Forest of Bowland AONB, visit the website at www. painted bus shelter in High Bentham. Looking Well Studios in © Crown copyright. Lancashire County Council. Licence No. 100023320 20010 sheep markets in the north of England, with several first Saturday of September with livestock and dog King Street provide opportunities for visitors to try out arts forestofbowland.com The businesses featured here are thousand animals going through the ring at the big sales obedience classes. Closely contested prizes are awarded and crafts activities throughout the year. Pioneer Projects, the part of the local economy which supports this special By Road: Bentham lies on the B6480 approximately 5 miles in the autumn. Why not visit the Auction Mart and for a host of handicraft and produce classes as well as charity which runs Looking Well, is known nationally and landscape - please support them with watch the stock sales for yourself. The annual sheep dog poultry, guinea pigs, rare breeds etc. There is a wide range from the A65 between Ingleton and Clapham, or 8 miles off internationally for their groundbreaking work using the arts sales are also interesting for those who like to see the of trade stalls and a grand parade of the competitors. your custom and enjoy your stay! the A683 between Hornby and Caton, via Wray. You can and celebration to promote health and wellbeing. You will dogs at work. also reach Bentham from the south via Slaidburn using the Fish Lantern t © Gayesart.com Dragon t © Looking Well find a wide range of complementary therapies available in Waterfalls ▼ © Jon Brook beautiful quiet lane past the Big Stone and Cross of Greet. Nearby producers include Growing with Grace, an the town and a lively music scene. organic market garden near Clapham which grows and In February the town stages a spectacular community delivers a fantastic selection of vegetables. They also pantomime, and over the spring bank holiday week, everyone have a farm shop. Also in the area are Bowland comes together to prepare for Carnival Bentham, a fun filled Outdoor Reared Pork at Lowgill, which produces pork, day of processions, music and street entertainment. lamb and beef direct to customers and farmers markets as well as organising their own hog roasts. Close to the From May 2014, the "Passing Places" project will be launched. river in Low Bentham there is a Trout Farm. Developed by in partnership with Pioneer Projects, it is part of a national arts project happening in the towns Bowland is a living landscape and it is the farmers and and villages along the Way of the Roses cycle route. land managers who create this beautiful landscape. Many repair the dry stone walls and lay the hedges in the In June you can visit local artists in their studios as part of North traditional fashion, so please respect this when you are Yorkshire and Lunesdale Studio Trails. You will soon discover out walking, and keep to the Countryside Code! the wealth of original talent in this small but vibrant town. Riverside Caravan Park 1 Black Bull Hotel 2 Sole to Soul 3 Escape Bike Shop 4

FOREST OF Bentham. LA2 7FJ Black Bull, 13 Main Street, Grasmere Drive, Bentham. LA2 7JP Kirksteads, Westhouse, Ingleton LA6 3NJ Tel: 015242 61272 Bentham LA2 7HF Tel: 015242 63067 Mobile: 07973 461481 Tel: 015242 41226 Web: www.riversidecaravanpark.co.uk Tel: 015242 61213 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Visit Britain  Rating Web: www.theblackbullbentham.co.uk Web: www.sole-to-soul.net Web: www.escapebikeshop.com David Bellamy Gold Award  A family friendly pub serving great cask ales and Holistic podiatry/chiropody & therapy centre. A family run bike shop ideally situated just BOWLAND fantastic value food, showing Sky Sports, monthly A secluded level park on the banks of the Offering a wide range of therapies & outside Ingleton. Hire and demo bikes, full Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty River Wenning in beautiful countryside, yet entertainment, pool and darts. treatments, seminars, courses and workshops workshop for repairs and servicing, and bikes within walking distance of the town. We also have 3 recently refurbished ensuite to promote health & wellbeing. from Cube, Whyte, Yeti, Santa Cruz and Wilier. Children's playground & indoor games room. rooms and a recently refurbished function room Marie Rayner, DipPodM, MchS, HMNFSH Everything from kids bikes to hybrids, road and Pitches for tourers & motorhomes. Open all day, from 11am Mon – Fir and MTB all under one roof. Fishing, golf, walking & cycling. 10am Sat & Sun Open 7 days, 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun

Riverside Cottages 5 Lane House and Cottage 6 Three Peaks Fish & Chip Cafe & Takeaway 7 Bentham Gallery 8 Oysterber Farm Holiday Cottages 9 Greenhall Riding Centre 10

Woodside & Parkside Holiday Cottages, Lane House & Cottage, Fowgill, Three Peaks Fish & Chip Cafe & Takeaway Bentham Gallery, 2 Station Road Oysterber Farm, Burton Road, Greenhall Riding Centre, Greenhall, Riverside, Bentham. LA2 7FJ High Bentham, Via Lancaster LA2 7AH 22 Main Street, Bentham LA2 7HL High Bentham, LA2 7LF Low Bentham. LA2 7ET Tatham, Lancaster. LA2 8RB Tel: 015242 61272 Tel: 015242 61998 Tel: 015242 61317 Tel: Gallery 015242 63366 Tel: 015242 61567 Mobile: 07540 050133 Tel: 07817 918234 Web: www.riversidecottages.co.uk Email: [email protected] Opening Times: Mobile 07790649828 Web: www.oysterbercottages.co.uk Email: [email protected] Visit Britain  Rating Facebook: Lane House & Cottage Visit Britain  Rating Web: www.greenhallridingcentre.com Monday – Saturday For all your Bespoke Framing Needs High quality barn conversions set in beautiful The accommodation comprises a charming Breakfast – 9am until 11:30am Oils – Watercolours – Pastels – Drawings Four (three star rating) stone built cottages sleeping Situated in the Forest of Bowland AONB, historical self catering farmhouse sleeping 6 X Stitch – Canvas – Photographs and much more. from 2 to 7 people with a total capacity of 20 surrounded by heather, moorland, farmland & countryside, yet within walking distance of the Takeaway & Cafe together with stylish contemporary eco-build B&B people, set in 6 acres of beautiful countryside wildlife. We offer riding lessons for all abilities small market town of High Bentham. Can be 11:30am until 1:30pm, 4:30pm until 8pm booked separately to sleep 6 + 8 or together with 2 luxurious ensuite double bedrooms. Tucked with superb panoramic views in all directions. and ages, hacking, Children's farm rides and to sleep up to 14. Ground floor bedroom and away down a country lane but 10 minutes walk Traditional fish and chip cafe and take-away. Situated close to the Three Peaks between the livery. BHSAI qualified instruction. Riding hats Call in for breakfast, lunch or dinner to eat in bathroom. Fishing, walking and golf nearby. into the town. Fabulous panoramic views. Locally villages of Low Bentham & Burton in Lonsdale. available. sourced food. Evening meals on request. or take-away. Tea & coffee. Ample private off road parking. Pets by arrangement

Stonegate Glass Studio & Gallery 11 4 23 Bentham Heritage Trail 9 This consists of 3 walks shown on the map: A (2miles) B (5 miles) and C (9 miles). Each walk 3 starts and finishes at the railway station. Look 15 out for information boards along the way 7 12 13 telling you more about the area. The shorter 20 19 21 16 2 walks are relatively easy along the riverbanks, but the longer walk across the moors includes 8 24 ladder stiles, can be difficult to follow and Main Street, Low Bentham, LA2 7BX 22 becomes boggy in some parts after wet Tel: 015242 62266 11 weather. Use a map (Ordnance Survey Web: www.stonegategallery.co.uk 17 Enjoy England: Place of Interest awarded Explorer OL41) to help you to navigate. In the studio Annette and Gary McMillan design and 6 make glass artworks, mirrors, stained glass windows, kitchen splashbacks and many other glass gifts. Cycle Routes In the gallery you can buy paintings, ceramics, jewellery and glass by leading national artists and crafts people. 1 A The Way of the Roses long distance route from Open Tues – Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm, Morecambe to Bridlington is about 2 miles to 5 Sun / Mon by appointment the south – visit www.wayoftheroses.info for full details. The Bentham Bike Loop is about 4 miles Horse and Farrier 12 B using part of the Way of the Roses and the Passing Places loop, taking in Low Bentham and the ancient Forest of Mewith. National Cycle Route 90 joins the Way of the Roses to the south west of Low Bentham. This route goes over the hills to Slaidburn. 18 C Key

83 Main Street, Bentham. LA2 7HR Walking Routes Tel: 015242 61381 Bentham Bike Loop Web: www.horseandfarrierinn.co.uk Facebook: Horse and Farrier Way of the Roses Traditional beamed pub serving good quality food and award winning beers. Large beer 14 NCR 90 garden & car park. Families & dogs, cyclists & walkers welcome. Quiz every Wednesday. 0 Miles 0.5 Mile 0 Km 1 Km Live music every Saturday. 10 Opening times 12-2 Mon-Fri (except Tues). Every evening from 6pm and all day Sat / Sun. Food served everyday. 2014 CAMRA Good Beer guide. This map contains Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Lancashire County Council Licence No. 100023320 2014. 84095a Printed on recycled paper.

Pennine Outdoor Ltd 13 Fourstones 14 Bentham Golf Club 15 Emma’s Hair & Beauty 16 Oakroyd Bakery 17 Halsteads Barn Luxury B&B 18

First Floor, Central Buildings, Bentham. LA2 7DL Robin Lane, Bentham. LA2 7AG Emma’s Hair & Beauty, 1st Floor Kings Arms Oakroyd Bakery, 17 Station Road, Mewith, Bentham. LA2 7AR Main Street, Bentham Tel: 015242 64876 Tel: 015242 62455 Building, Main Street, High Bentham High Bentham, Lancaster LA2 7LH Tel: 015242 62641 Tel: 015242 63377 Web: www.fourstoneshouse.co.uk Web: www.benthamgolfclub.co.uk Tel: 015242 61671 Tel: 015242 61219 Web: www.halsteadsbarn.co.uk Web: www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk Visit Britain  Rating Superb 18 hole golf course with excellent Web: www.emmas.uk.com Traditional craft bakery serving Bentham with a Visit Britain  Rating Email: [email protected] Three luxury converted farmhouse cottages views, catering facilities and a PGA professional. Facebook: www.facebook/emmas.hairandbeauty delicious range of bread,cakes, puddings and This luxury bed and breakfast nestles on the side of Large range of outdoor fabrics. Water resistant (sleeping 2 - 8) with beautiful panoramic views. Visitors welcome every day. Excellent packages All your hair and beauty needs under one roof! pies. Now part of the Country Harvest Burn Moor and has stunning views over the 3 Peaks fabrics, Technical fleece and thermal fabrics. Comfortable and well equipped to highest for visiting parties. Using only the very best professional products (Ingleton) retail family, Oakroyd Bakery also and surrounding moorland. All bedrooms are Canvas etc for covers, bags etc. Large range of modern standards. Close to local amenities and Open all year - please telephone for details. and a wealth of knowledge, the friendly offers a popular take-out service. en-suite featuring power showers and modern zips, patterns, webbing and buckles. (Closed good transport links. Perfect rural location for professional team work together seamlessly to facilities. The guest lounge, snug and dining room weekends) exploring. Non smoking. One small, well ensure you leave the salon looking and feeling a provide a relaxing and informal atmosphere. Evening behaved pet by arrangement. million dollars. meals, alcohol license and outdoor hot tub make this Open all year. the premiere guest accommodation in the area.

Bentham Tourist Information Point 24 Temptations Craft Boutique 19 Thirty Seven Main Street 20 B&CE Armstrong 21 Dalesbred Butchers 22 Parkfoot Holiday and Park Homes 23 Town Hall, Station Rd. High Bentham. LA2 7LF Tel: 015242 62549 email: [email protected] web: www.aboutbentham.org.uk

31 Main Street, Bentham LA2 7HQ 37 Main Street, Bentham. LA2 7HQ B&CE Armstrong, Dalesbred Butchers, 4 Station Road, Bentham Road, Ingleton. LA6 3HR Tel: 015242 61868 Tel: 015242 63150 17 Main Street, Bentham. LA2 7HQ High Bentham. LA2 7LF Tel: 015242 61833 Email: [email protected] Brunch, lunch or snacks available to eat in or Tel: 015242 64871 Tel: 015242 63458 Web: www.parkfoot.co.uk Web: www.temptationsbentham.co.uk takeaway. We have a range of speciality Web: www.bcearmstrong.co.uk Email: [email protected] Visit Britain  Rating, Open 10am – 2pm Monday to Friday Facebook: Temptations Craft Boutique coffees and a selection of teas and cold drinks, Gifts and gardening, hardware, housewares, Facebook: Dalesbred Butchers David Bellamy Gold Award. Silver GTBS & 10am – noon Saturday Over 400 cotton patchwork fabrics, Knitting plus wines, beers & spirits. All food cooked to Crocs footware & wellingtons, Calor Gas, BBQ’s A traditional butchers specialising in free-range New and used holiday homes available on our April – October wool, patterns and accessories, Haberdashery order. Please ring for details of our Bistro & charcoal, wide variety of pet foods and and rare breed beef, lamb & pork reared on peaceful riverside park. Wonderful wildlife, river and books, Brother sewing machines, Classes Evenings. Parties and outside events catered for. products. Free local delivery. our farm in the Forest of Bowland. and woodland walks and beautiful views For a wealth of information, leaflets & friendly advice about Bentham & the surrounding area and workshops, Shop in store or safely online. Opening times: Opening times: towards Ingleborough. Holiday homes have Mon to Sat 9.30am to 4pm. Tues & Wed 8am – 4.30pm, Thurs 8am – noon, Fri metered electricity and LPG (no gas bottles). 8am – 4.30pm, Sat 8am – 1pm, Sun & Mon Closed’ Local fishing. Sorry, no tourers or tents Open 1st February to 30th November.

This information for this leaflet has been collected by Bowland Experience Ltd. This is a not-for-profit social enterprise managed by the local tourism operators for the benefit of the Forest of Bowland AONB. Visit www.bowlandexperience.com for more information