The Coach and Horses 1 The Coach House 2 The Copy Nook Hotel 3 Crowtrees Park Country Retreat 4 FOREST OF

BOWLAND , , North BD23 4SD Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 20, Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland Lane Ends, Bolton-by-Bowland, Bolton-by-Bowland, BB7 4NL Tel: 01729 840278 BB7 4NW Clitheroe BB7 4PH Tel: 01200 447205 Web: www.crowtreespark.co.uk Tel: 01200 447126 Web: www.copynookhotel.co.uk Tel: 01200 447202 The traditional Crowtrees Inn was an original Web: www.acrehill.com This hospitable inn overlooking the ancient A family-run former Coaching Inn where you 17th century farmhouse. It is a favourite Visit Britain village green with its stocks and whipping post «««« can enjoy traditional beer and fine wines, local drinking and dining place for residents and Walk centred on Bolton-by-Bowland offers bar meals, lunches and dinners (except Stone-built, self-contained bed and breakfast home-cooked food, game, roasts, fresh fish, holiday people alike. Bar snacks are available This circular walk should be followed using a suitable ordnance survey Tuesdays).The intimate dining room, with an accommodation located in beautiful either in the cosy bar, by the log fire or in our together with meals in the restaurant.We have map for example OL41 & Ribblesdale. Robust footwear is open fire, offers a varied selection of dishes and countryside, 5 miles from Clitheroe near restaurant.There are many beautiful walks for 4 luxury apartments in a newly converted barn, 1 wines.Walkers and cyclists welcome. Bolton-by-Bowland. Log burning stove and the experienced or novice hiker nearby. recommended.The walk will take approximately 2 to 2 /2 hours. timber lodges for hire and sale, and holiday beamed ceilings. A warm welcome awaits you homes. at this traditional country bed and breakfast.

Dalehead Church 5 Dog and Partridge Inn 6 Farmhouse Antiques 7 Fooden Farm Cottages 8 Forest 9 Harrop Fold Cottages 10

Dalehead Road,Tosside BB7 4TS Tosside, Skipton, North Yorkshire23 BD23 4SQ 23 Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland,6 24 4 Fooden Farm, Gisburn Road, From Clitheroe follow B6478 north, Harrop Fold, Bolton-by-Bowland, Web: www.dalehead.org Tel: 01729 840668 5 9 Clitheroe BB7 4HD Bolton-by-Bowland BB7 4LS from Settle A65 south then B6478 west Clitheroe, BB7 4PJ Tel: 01200 447294 or2 044558525 Tel: 01200 447218 Web: www.forestry.co.uk/forestry/infd-68yfc3 Tel: 01200 447665 Dalehead Church was built on a smaller scale A warm welcome is given to all weary Mobile: 0779814 62331511 Awaiting inspection Email: [email protected] from the fabric of the original St James, travellers who make it here to our ancient Inn The largest forest in still awaits Web: www.farmhousecollectables.co.uk Visit Britain and Stocks-in-Bowland, which was dismantled when on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire. A Two newly converted cottages in an idyllic discovery. Situated in the upper Hodder Valley, ««« «««« the valley was flooded to create Stocks superb location with fantastic walking and Right in the centre of the village you will find location on a working farm. Surrounded by the numerous paths and tracks within the Three period cottages, situated in the unspoilt Reservoir in the 1930’s.The graveyard is a cycling through quiet lanes and nearby Gisburn this small antiques shop with a big reputation, open farmland and woods and close to the forest for cyclists, horse riders and walkers, hamlet of Harrop Fold. Self-catering accommo- Biological Heritage Site with over 130 different Forest. Hearty home cooking and fine real ales. stocking a wide selection of small antiques, . Curlews and wild deer can be provide fabulous views over dation for 2, 3 or 4 persons. All the cottages are species of wildflowers and grasses. Energy for Seasonal opening hours – phone for details. collectables and textiles. seen from the lovely footpaths that crisscross and the surrounding area.Two car parks with well appointed with relaxing sitting rooms, the church is supplied by a wind turbine. Open Sat, Sun and BHs - Easter to the end of the area. Perfect for a peaceful holiday close picnic areas are located close to the reservoir exposed beams, colour TVs, and well-equipped Changing displays record the heritage of the Sep 10.30am to 5pm, winter 12 noon to to nature. and provide easy access into the forest. kitchens. No smoking.Well-behaved pets by area. It also serves as a ‘way-side’ chapel. 4.30pm. Other hours by appointment. arrangement.

These businesses Hartley’s Farm 11 5 23 9 are further north 14 11 6 20 24 25 4 Lower Gill Farm 13 13

15 Hartley’s Farm,Tosside, Skipton BD23 4SQ Lower Gill,Tosside, Skipton, BD23 4SJ Tel: 01729 840662 Tel: 01756 700510 Web: www.holidaycotts.co.uk Caravan and camping club certified site for 5 Visit Britain and vans with beautiful views. Ideal location for ««« «««« walking and cycling holidays. Rally field available. 2 22 5 cottages including a 17th century listed Water disposal point,18 toilets and showers. farmhouse, surrounded by 90 acres of farmland. Drying room available. Easy walking distance Linen, towels, electricity & central heating by from the village of Tosside. Please ring to book. newly installed woodchip boiler included. Heated indoor swimming pool, games room 16 with snooker & outdoor tennis court. Cottages sleep 4 - 12 people. 12 3 7 17 26 1 Holden Clough Nursery 12 10 Marl Barn Caravan and Camping Site 14 18 8

Holden, Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe BB7 4PF Marl Barn,Tosside, Skipton, BD23 4SX Tel: 01200 447615 Tel: 01282 844229 Web: www.holdencloughnursery.com Mobile: 07917 157522 Email: [email protected] A plantsman’s paradise established in 1927, a traditional working nursery with a wonderful Caravan and camping club certified site for 5 atmosphere. Specialities include Alpines, hardy vans with panoramic views. An ideal location 21 Route of Walk for walking and cycling holidays, within walking perennial and Crocosmia (145 varieties), hardy 19 ferns & ornamental grasses, shrubs & climbing 0 1 km distance of the village of Tosside.There is a plants, heathers & dwarf conifers. Featured on © Crown copyright. Lancashire County Council. Licence No. 100023320 2007 waste disposal point and water. Please ring to BBC ‘Gardeners’World’ and in RHS ‘The book. Garden’. Open Sat all year and Mon to Fri, Mar 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. to Oct - other times by appointment. Lancashire County Council Licence No. 100023320 2007. 84131 Printed on recycled paper.

Middle Flass Lodge Guest House 15 Oaktrees Nurseries 16 Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul 17 Saetr Cottage 18 Sawley Abbey (English Heritage site) 19 Smithy Garage 20

Forest Becks Brow, Settle Road, Settle Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, Harrop Fold, Bolton-by-Bowland, Sawley, Clitheroe BB7 4LE Tosside, Skipton, BD23 4SQ Bolton-by- Bowland, Clitheroe BB7 4NY Clitheroe BB7 4NT Clitheroe BB7 4NP Clitheroe BB7 4PJ Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk Tel: 01728 840339 Tel: 01200 447259 Tel: 01200 447431 The present church dates from the mid - 15th Tel: 01200 447600 The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in Mobile: 078666 29694 Web: www.middleflasslodge.co.uk Web: www.oaktreesnurseries.co.uk Visit Britain Century when Sir Ralph Pudsay embarked on ««« 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a 8, 13 and 16 seater minibus hire with driver Visit Britain «««« Oaktrees Nurseries is a family run business a major rebuilding programme.The importance The Saetr Cottage is set in a lovely farmhouse backdrop of dramatic hills. After its dissolution for groups.Trailer for bikes and extra luggage. Formerly a barn and cow byre, the lodge is situ- established in 1989.We have specialised for of the Pudsay family in the area is evident inside garden with stream running through.The per- in 1536, the monks were briefly returned to the Transport to and from accommodation, youth ated in the peaceful , surrounded by many years in the growing of high quality bed- the church.The Pudsay tomb is a memorial to fect retreat for two. Cosy, comfortable and abbey during the pilgrimage of grace.They hostels, pubs and railway stations or tours beautiful open countryside, abundant with many ding plants in the Ribble Valley. In addition, we Sir Ralph shown with his 3 wives and 25 equipped to a high standard. Linen, towels, heat- remained in possession until the insurrection’s – just ask! Extensive local knowledge to navigate species of birds and wildlife.This is a perfect are well-known for the quality of our hanging children! ing inclusive. Ideal for cycling and birdwatching collapse and the execution of their abbot. you safely around this beautiful area. place for anyone to stay, dine, relax and unwind. baskets. Open: Summer 12 noon to 8 pm everyday. and there are delightful walks around our 300 Open 1st Apr to 30th Sept 10am to 6pm daily. Open daily 10am to 5pm Winter 12 noon to 5 pm everyday (if closed, acre farm. 1st Oct to 20th Mar 10am to 4pm. Closed key available) 24th to 26th Dec and 1st Jan

The Spread Eagle 21 Springhead Farm Holiday Cottages 22 Stephen Park Leisure and 23 Tosside Church 24 Gardenmakers 25 The Village Shop, Post Office 26 Training Complex and Tea Room

Sawley, Clitheroe BB7 4NH Hellifield Road, Bolton-by-Bowland, Dalehead, , Clitheroe, BB7 4TS Tosside, Skipton, BD23 4SD Coar’s Farm, BD23 4SN Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe Tel: 01200 441202 Clitheroe BB7 4LU Tel: 01729 840848 BB7 4NW Tel: 01200 446533 Web: www.stephenpark.org The history of St Bartholomew’s Church goes Web: www.the-spreadeagle.co.uk Web: www.gardenmakers.co.uk Tel: 01200 447201 Tel: 01200 447245 A residential complex set in the heart back to 1650, though it took 220 years before Originally a 17th Century Coaching Inn and set Web: www.springheadcottages.co.uk of Gisburn Forest, providing facilities for it became the parish church of Tosside. It thus Gardenmakers is the creation of Andrew Shaw, A traditional village shop and Post Office in an idyllic riverside location, the Spread Eagle Visit Britain «««« educational, corporate and registered groups. has a chequered history as seen by the different one of the North’s leading garden designers, with the addition of a tearoom serving quality is one of Lancashire’s top restaurants, serving Three character farm cottages sleeping 4, 6 and Accommodation for up to 50 individuals, fully styles of some of the furnishings in the church. and a formative centre of gardening excellence. home cooked lunches, afternoon teas, dinner ‘modern English’ cuisine with a Mediterranean 8.Tastefully decorated and fully equipped. catered. Optional adventure training activities The parish straddles the Yorkshire/Lancashire An unrivalled nursery, helpful staff and a refer- and daytime parties (bookings only). twist, along with fine wines and a connoisseurs’ Children’s play area. Each cottage has central include rock climbing and abseiling, mountain border. ence library to boot! Gift shop and simple, deli- Contact us for further details. whisky list. Lunches, dinners, weddings and cious, home made food. Breads, scones, soups heating and two have open fires. Disabled biking, shelter building, survival nights, archery, Open daily. Open 7 days during summer, half day Tues, functions.‘Taste Lancashire’ Highest Quality access to one cottage. nature trails and hill walking, all supervised by and hand made cakes. restricted hours in winter. Assured and Lancashire Life’s Casual Dining fully qualified instructors. Open daily 9.00am to 5.30pm except 2006/07 award. Christmas day and Boxing day

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contributes to our sense of place. For example, creamy restrictions. As these change regularly, please check the

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Tosside Bolton-by-Bowland little milk to spare on a daily basis, so they stored the sewerage scheme, electricity supply, canteen, cinema and a Abbey Sawley curd for up to three days until they had enough to make recreation hall.The construction village is now long gone and a large cheese. all that remains to be seen is the dam and the causeway.

Bowland’s wild open spaces Blanket bog - a Bowland Birds and wildlife How to find us Over one third of the AONB is moorland, making up the speciality The RSPB in Bowland FOREST OF Public transport: the nearest train stations are Clitheroe, wild open spaces that are so characteristic of the Forest for Bolton-by-Bowland and Sawley and Settle for Tosside. Blanket bog is confined to cool, wet climates, and the UK is of Bowland.This is a truly unique quality of the area.The Bowland is particularly special for a number of upland Buses run regularly from Clitheroe to Sawley (Service C2) one of the best places in the world to find this type of bird species.The RSPB works closely with organisations BOWLAND and from Clitheroe to Settle via Tosside (Service B10). For central upland of the AONB is typical millstone grit habitat.The formation of peat is a response to the very country: hard rocks lie beneath the gentle fells - the like Natural and United Utilities to help protect Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty details check Traveline 0870 608 2 608 in Lancashire and slow rate at which plant material (mostly Sphagnum rounded shapes are the result of repeated glaciation the rare hen harrier, merlins and ring ouzels, and also 0871 200 22 33 in Yorkshire. Horton-in-Ribblesdale 6 River Ke er Station A A687 83 4The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural A6 35a B mosses) decomposes under conditions of water logging. 6 advises landowners and farmers to help them protect r 4 4 e 5 7 e 2 r K 6 9 ive B R during the Ice Age.The fells are covered with peat, Carnforth 35 A 65 WELCOME TO

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