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NEW: Gisburn Forest & Stocks Adventure Welcome to Gisburn Forest and Stocks Explore in the Forest of Bowland AONB Get closer to nature and explore restored, traditional You'll encounter beautiful broadleaved and mixed conifer wildflower meadows - Bell Sykes - the county's woods, magnificent hay meadows, amazing views and designated Coronation Meadow. invigorating activities for all. Heritage Highlights - at Stocks Reservoir Wildlife for all Seasons – Stocks car park you can see the foundations of Reservoir is a haven for wildlife - there the original St. James' Church, which was are a range of woodland and upland part of the village of Stocks-in-Bowland birds, wildfowl and waders. In winter in the parish of Dale Head. Five hundred watch the spectacular starling displays people were living in the parish when it or perhaps encounter a passing osprey was established in 1872. The village and or the massed toad spawning in spring. church were demolished during the In the summer months head to the construction of Stocks Reservoir in the Hub and check the pools near the early part of the 20th century and the centre for dragonflies and damselflies. church re-built in 1938 further along the road. You can find out more about the For young wildlife spotters, download St James Church, Gisburn Forest work to uncover the church footprint on the seasonal quizzes from our website Stocks Reservoir www.forestofbowland.com/Family-Fun the information panels in the car park. Bowland by Night - The landscapes of Wild brown trout are also available at Designated in 1964 and covering 803 marked trails there is a skills loop at the Bell Sykes Hay Meadow © Graham Cooper the Forest of Bowland are captivating Bottoms Beck in an angling passport square km of rural Lancashire and Hub to test out the grades before you by day but after the sun sets there’s a scheme operated by the Ribble Rivers North Yorkshire, the AONB provides set off on your venture. There is also whole new world to discover in the dark Trust. For further information visit some of the most peaceful and remote an easy access walking trail that links to skies over Bowland, and there's no http://ribbletrust.org.uk/go-fishing/ walking and cycling in the country. further walks from Stocks Reservoir better place to admire the Milky Way AONB Bowland of Forest the in walking & cycling Fantastic For further information, including a year- and a family-friendly themed short Horse riding - Horse riders are than from the Hub. Gisburn Forest Hub STOCKS & FOREST GISBURN round calendar of events visit walking trail starting from the café. welcome to explore the network of is a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site, EXPLORE www.forestofbowland.com forest roads, and for those wanting to Stocks Reservoir Car Park – this is the so the perfect spot for star gazing. For test their navigation skills around the There are two main destinations to perfect spot to start your walk – from details of star gazing events from the forest, there is an easy, permanent head for in this area, depending on your an easy access trail to a longer reservoir Hub and other parts of the AONB visit orienteering course located in Birch Hills interests, both with pay and display car circular walk, and if you have a passion for www.forestofbowland.com/stargazing that starts from School Lane car park. parks. The Hub also has a café and wildlife there are fantastic bird watching Fishing - Stocks Reservoir Fly Fishery For further info visit: toilet facilities: opportunities from the two hides, a short www.forestryengland.uk/gisburn- walk from the car park. There is also a offers the perfect location for a peaceful forest-and-stocks Gisburn Forest Hub – if mountain lovely picnic area close to the car park day fishing – hire a boat and fish for biking is your thing, all trails start from with great views across the reservoir. trout. For further information visit Gisburn Forest Hub. As well as the www.stocksreservoir.com Cycle Walk Explorer Top Tips Further Information Silently travelling around this area of outstanding natural Lace up your boots and head to Stocks Reservoir Car Gisburn Forest is a working and dynamic forest created and managed by Forestry England. Please follow the Country beauty under your own power coming across hidden Park to start a variety of walks. The first four routes are Code and Forest Code: gems around every corner, this truly is a spectacular area all waymarked from the car park: l Guard against all risks of fire for biking enthusiasts of all types and levels. l Protect and respect wildlife, plants & trees l Birch Hills Trail (White) – 2.1km l Linking the Meadows Walk – 5.8km easy access trail with access to the circular route from Gisburn Forest l Keep dogs under control and tidy after them bird hides and the picnic area. This Hub car park to St James Church l Take your litter home trail has been adapted to be Tramper and the meadows at Black House © Jon Sparks friendly. Farm. Identify yellow rattle, meadow l Make no unnecessary noise l Equip yourself with OS Explorer Map l Bike and Tramper hire are available at buttercup, red clover, eye bright, l Take only memories away l 41 – Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale – the Gisburn Forest Hub Café Eggberry Trail (Green) – 3.5km crested dog's tail and sweet vernal to navigate your way around the area For further information visit: moderate walk following in part, an grass in these species rich meadows. l Champion Bowland is a charity which www.forestryengland.uk/gisburn-forest-and-stocks old farmstead track with views over l While the remoteness and provides easily accessible small grants l the ancient woodland of Park Wood. Bell Sykes Hay Meadow Walk – peacefulness of the Forest of Bowland for local projects which benefit the Stocks Reservoir is part of United Utilities Bowland Estate 3.3km route starting from Slaidburn and much of the land around the reservoir forms part of a l Dale Head Ramble (Orange) – is one of its assets, it does mean that environment, local communities and village car park. The flower rich valuable water catchment area. The reservoir supplies 5.3km strenuous route, up and over it is not always well served by public visitors within the Forest of Bowland meadows at Bell Sykes are designated transport. There is a bus network AONB. Champion Bowland raises drinking water and it is important to safeguard this supply. Swin Shaw Top, then along the banks as Sites of Special Scientific Interest that links certain towns and villages funds from visitor donations, charitable For more information about the Forest of Bowland AONB of Bottoms Beck. (SSSI) because of the wide variety of © Forestry Commission but as these services are liable to activities and other sources. visit www.forestofbowland.com or stay in touch via twitter. meadow species that they contain. l Stocks Reservoir Circular (Blue) – change, it is advisable to look at Look out for donation boxes in local com/forestofbowland or facebook.com/bowlandaonb For road cycling The Roses Border Slaidburn and Wray. For other road This set of meadows is one of the 13km circular route which climbs Lancashire County Council's website businesses, or text CBOW15 followed © Jon Sparks Ride - a majestic circuit on quiet lanes routes visit Tel: 01200 448000 Email: [email protected] above the reservoir, providing most important in Lancashire, due for further information by the amount you wish to donate either side of the Lancashire and North www.forestofbowland.com/cycling expansive views of the wider to the large number of fields all in www.lancashire.gov.uk (eg £1 or £5) to 70070 or for For further information about places to explore in the area Yorkshire border. It includes the Bowland landscape before one place. further information visit: visit www.discoverbowland.co.uk or contact local Visitor challenging yet beautiful climb over Gisburn Forest Mountain Bike Trails – descending to complete a circuit of www.championbowland.org Information Centres: Keasden Moor, offering some of the Gisburn Forest offers fantastic mountain To download both of the above l Have a look at the Festival Bowland the reservoir. best views in either county. Or try the biking opportunities along a variety of meadow walks visit Programme with events that run l Bentham – Town Hall, Station Road, LA2 7LH 49km challenging Salter Fell & Cross colour graded trails, suitable for more www.forestofbowland.com/walking throughout the year. There are Tel: 01524 262549 experienced riders with trails ranging numerous guided walks, star gazing O'Greet Circular - this route offers a l Clitheroe – Platform Gallery & Visitor Information Centre, from moderate to extreme. For further and hay meadow events in the wonderful way to experience the Station Road, BB7 2JT Tel: 01200 425566 grandeur of the moorland of northern information see map or visit: Gisburn Forest area l Bowland, topped and tailed by two www.forestryengland.uk/gisburn-forest- www.forestofbowland.com/Festival- Settle – Town Hall, Cheapside, BD24 9EJ quintessential Bowland villages - and-stocks Bowland-Events Tel: 01729 825192 Cover image © Mark Sutcliffe Key Bike Trails & Walking Map Bike Trails Discover Stay 7 14 17 18 25 Bottoms Beck Trail This Map is reproduced from 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 1 Be A Garden Maker 15 Clerk Laithe Lodge The 8 Prosecution or civil proceedings. Lancashire County Council Licence No. 100023320. Tel: 01729840848
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