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Several of these locations can make arrangements for the use of use the for arrangements make can locations these of Several

extensive wine list and hot tub await you, allowing you allowing you, await tub hot and list wine extensive

A 4 star rated campsite is available. is campsite rated star 4 A

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Trampers wildlife flora and fauna amid the stunning scenery. stunning the amid fauna and flora wildlife

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nature trails is situated in over 120 acres of farmland. of acres 120 over in situated is trails nature abundance of birds and wildlife on the moor upon moor the on wildlife and birds of abundance

located for a short birding break in the Forest of Bowland. of Forest the in break birding short a for located

This beautiful award-winning haven of lakes and and lakes of haven award-winning beautiful This No matter what the season, there is always an always is there season, the what matter No

actively with the RSPB on wildlife conservation; some have dedicated facilities. All are conveniently are All facilities. dedicated have some conservation; wildlife on RSPB the with actively

Wyreside Lakes Lakes Wyreside Halsteads Barn Halsteads

owner managed businesses who are sympathetic to bird watching. Some are landowners who work who landowners are Some watching. bird to sympathetic are who businesses managed owner 6 12

The accommodation featured in this leaflet offers a range of accommodation types. All are family run, family are All types. accommodation of range a offers leaflet this in featured accommodation The

as a trespasser if you fail to comply with Access Land restrictions or damage any walls, gates or stiles. or gates walls, any damage or restrictions Land Access with comply to fail you if trespasser a as [email protected] email:

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work on the land, feed livestock or deliberately disturb livestock, wildlife or habitats. You will be classed be will You habitats. or wildlife livestock, disturb deliberately or livestock feed land, the on work 01524 793563 01524 fax: 791255 01524 tel:

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, 01904 707961 01904 , Board Tourist The Priory, Scorton, PR3 1AU 1AU PR3 Lancashire Scorton, Priory, The

Fly model aircraft model Fly •

Julie and Jonty Collinson Jonty and Julie 8AZ LA2 Settle Nr. Dalesbridge,Austwick,

15 260 www.visitlancashire.com 226600, 01257 , Line Brochure Lancashire

Swim in any non-tidal waters non-tidal any in Swim •

Jon Beavan Jon

picnicking, running and climbing. and running picnicking,

11am until 11pm. until 11am

,Town Hall, 01729 825192 01729 Hall, ,Town TIC Settle Light or cause fires cause or Light •

foot, such as walking, bird watching, bird walking, as such foot,

breakfast until 9pm and Stout's Bar is fully licensed from licensed fully is Bar Stout's and 9pm until breakfast

self-catering basis. self-catering

Collects stones, plants or wood or plants stones, Collects • ,The Guild Hall, 01772 253731 01772 Hall, Guild ,The TIC Preston bikes. The restaurant serves a full and varied menu from menu varied and full a serves restaurant The bikes.

Access Land only applies to recreation on recreation to applies only Land Access •

Dalesbridge House (sleeping up to 15) on a a on 15) to up (sleeping House Dalesbridge

Drying and storage facilities are available for boots and boots for available are facilities storage and Drying

Use boats Use •

, , 01282 661701 01282 Barrowford, , Centre Heritage Pendle

may wish to consider hiring the well-equipped the hiring consider to wish may garden.

Bowland, the Wyre and Lune valleys and coast. Fylde the and valleys Lune and Wyre the Bowland,

Use a metal detector metal a Use • bunkhouses and cosy B&B rooms. Alternatively you Alternatively rooms. B&B cosy and bunkhouses rwti h utlg fabidn,ie a i.e. building, a of curtilage the within or

, 29 Castle Hill, 01524 32878 01524 Hill, Castle 29 , TIC Lancaster of Bowland. The Priory is an ideal base for exploring for base ideal an is Priory The Bowland. of

niiul n rusw aeacmst,self-catering campsite, a have we groups and individuals Paraglide • Hanglide • Areas within 20m of a dwelling or building or dwelling a of 20m within Areas •

the village of Scorton at the western edge of the Forest the of edge western the at Scorton of village the

, 24 Main Street, 015242 71437 015242 Street, Main 24 , TIC Lonsdale Kirkby

for any birding holiday. Ideally situated for both for situated Ideally holiday. birding any for

restaurant and bar in a unique position at the centre of centre the at position unique a in bar and restaurant

Drive vehicles Drive • Camp • Livestock pens Livestock •

, High Street, 01995 602125 01995 Street, High , TIC

Dalesbridge will provide you with a comfortable base comfortable a with you provide will Dalesbridge

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bridleways that cross Access Land) Access cross that bridleways Lower lying farmland and buildings and farmland lying Lower •

, 12-14 Market Place, 01200 442226 01200 Place, Market 12-14 , TIC

Dalesbridge The Priory Inn Inn Priory The

Ride a bicycle or horse (except on (except horse or bicycle a Ride •

right to access: to right

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,Town Hall, Station Road, Bentham, 01524 262549 01524 Bentham, Road, Station Hall, ,Town TIC Bentham

There is no right to: right no is There Access Land does not include include not does Land Access

, Fernlea Avenue, 01282 666704 01282 Avenue, Fernlea , TIC

this symbol is displayed. is symbol this foot. on access for , Beacon Fell Country Park, 01995 640557 01995 Park, Country Fell Beacon , Centre Visitor Bowland

rights beyond the point where point the beyond rights public the to open be may [email protected] email: [email protected] email:

otc ors Information Tourist contact

01200 446820 01200 tel: 01200 423059 01200 fax: 422025 01200 tel: - indicates no public access public no indicates - that Land Access indicates -

www.dalehousebarn.co.uk web: www.posthousehotel.co.uk web: , do and see to things and visit to places accommodation, For

Some access points will have signage and interpretation to guide you. Never climb over walls or fences. or walls over climb Never you. guide to interpretation and signage have will points access Some

Dale House, Dale Head, BB7 4TS BB7 Slaidburn Head, Dale House, Dale King Street, Clitheroe BB7 2EU BB7 Clitheroe Street, King

01200 454400 01200 on Utilities United

avoid danger to the public. Access Land is identified by the Access Land Symbol at access points. access at Symbol Land Access the by identified is Land Access public. the to danger avoid Chris and Cheryl Morris-Barrow Cheryl and Chris The Old Post House Hotel, House Post Old The

Roger Jowett Roger Access Land may be closed during exceptional weather or ground conditions to prevent fires or to or fires prevent to conditions ground or weather exceptional during closed be may Land Access 01995 606654 01995 on Wyre

hen harriers. hen

01772 534709 01772 on Lancashire a true wildlife mecca for many birds including including birds many for mecca wildlife true a cooked food. cooked

visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk or call the open access helpline on 0845 100 3298. 100 0845 on helpline access open the call or www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk visit

AONB close to and Forest, Gisburn and Reservoir Stocks to close AONB open from 7am offering traditional and home home and traditional offering 7am from open

call: Services Countryside/Ranger local For

access. Plan ahead – for the most up to date information and what local restrictions may be in place, in be may restrictions local what and information date to up most the for – ahead Plan access.

individuals.We are located in the Forest of Bowland of Forest the in located are individuals.We the beautiful . The Penny Black restaurant is restaurant Black Penny The Valley. Ribble beautiful the

importance for its wildlife. Even in areas where open access does apply, local restrictions may restrict may restrictions local apply, does access open where areas in Even wildlife. its for importance

been recently renovated and can cater for disabled for cater can and renovated recently been interchange, ideally positioned for walking and cycling in cycling and walking for positioned ideally interchange,

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Bowland’s Access Land is privately owned, grazed by sheep and cattle and is of international of is and cattle and sheep by grazed owned, privately is Land Access Bowland’s

accommodation for up to 16 people.The barn has has barn people.The 16 to up for accommodation town. Some 200 yards from the train and bus and train the from yards 200 Some town.

, or the RSPB website, RSPB the or , www.forestofbowland.com Visit

Access Land but with that right comes responsibilities and walkers must be mindful that much of much that mindful be must walkers and responsibilities comes right that with but Land Access

Dale House Camping Barn offers simple offers Barn Camping House Dale Family-run hotel set in the centre of this historic market historic this of centre the in set hotel Family-run

Ordnance Survey maps (post September 2004) as yellow areas. It is your right to walk freely across freely walk to right your is It areas. yellow as 2004) September (post maps Survey Ordnance

Forest of Bowland AONB Bowland of Forest the about information more For

Hotel Barn Camping

Open access only applies to areas of open country and registered common land and is shown on shown is and land common registered and country open of areas to applies only access Open

0845 1003298 0845 ring or www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk visit

The Old Post House Post Old The House Dale What is Access Land? Land? Access is What

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For more information on open access: open on information more For

[email protected] email: [email protected] email: and waymarked routes wherever possible. wherever routes waymarked and

01995 604384 01995 tel: 01995 61277 01995 fax: 61456 01995 tel:

boggy areas.You can help by keeping to tracks to keeping by help can areas.You boggy

www.calderbankcountrylodge.co.uk web: www.gibbon-bridge.co.uk web:

must be taken during dry weather and on wet, on and weather dry during taken be must

Oakenclough, Garstang PR3 1UL PR3 Garstang , Preston, Lancashire PR3 2TQ PR3 Lancashire Preston,

damage these habitats irreversibly. Extra care Extra irreversibly. habitats these damage Calderbank Country Lodge, Country Calderbank h ibnBig oe,Chipping, Hotel, Bridge Gibbon The

Rowland Hayward Rowland Janet Simpson Janet and erosion through trampling can easily can trampling through erosion and

for those wishing to view birds in the area. the in birds view to wishing those for and you have an ideal hotel for a perfect break. perfect a for hotel ideal an have you and

global resource of blanket bog. Accidental fires Accidental bog. blanket of resource global

thrush and goldfinch. Calderbank is an ideal staging post staging ideal an is Calderbank goldfinch. and thrush warm welcome, personal service and value for money for value and service personal welcome, warm

and 15% of the of 15% and heather upland

ulw ytrace,wibe,cafnh uhth mistle nuthatch, chaffinch, whimbrel, oystercatcher, curlew, and award-winning beautiful gardens. Couple this with a with this Couple gardens. beautiful award-winning and

h e are,ksrl prohw,bzad lapwing, buzzard, sparrowhawk, kestrel, harrier, hen the accommodation, elegant surroundings, delicious food delicious surroundings, elegant accommodation, In Britain we have 75% of the world’s the of 75% have we Britain In

variety of birds depending on the season.These include season.These the on depending birds of variety four-star privately owned hotel, offers superior offers hotel, owned privately four-star

The hamlet of Oakenclough is in an area that can boast a boast can that area an in is Oakenclough of hamlet The Situated in the beautiful Forest of Bowland, this this Bowland, of Forest beautiful the in Situated

BIRDING AONB. the of conservation the in role important an play and today see we

Country Lodge Lodge Country Hotel

farming and game management.These rural industries have shaped the landscape the shaped have industries rural management.These game and farming

Calderbank Calderbank The Gibbon Bridge Gibbon The Many people depend on the Access Land for their livelihoods, including upland including livelihoods, their for Land Access the on depend people Many

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Places to see birds and places to stay AONB. the of symbol harrier, hen rare the and ouzel ring curlew, plover,

oln’ or r oet aytraee pce,icuigmri,golden merlin, including species, threatened many to home are moors Bowland’s

[email protected] email: [email protected] email: the area’s upland heather moorland and blanket bog as habitat for upland birds. upland for habitat as bog blanket and moorland heather upland area’s the

01995 602402 01995 tel:

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Protection Area (SPA).This European designation recognises the importance of importance the recognises designation European (SPA).This Area Protection

www.broadgatefarm.co.uk web:

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Much of the Access Land in the Forest of Bowland AONB is within a Special a within is AONB Bowland of Forest the in Land Access the of Much

Broadgate Farm, PR3 1UY PR3 Bleasdale Farm, Broadgate

Clitheroe BB7 3DA BB7 Clitheroe

Brian and Anne Clark Anne and Brian

The Red Pump Inn, , Bashall Inn, Pump Red The

natural and cultural heritage of this special area. special this of heritage cultural and natural

public footpath network. footpath public Jonathan and Martina Myerscough Martina and Jonathan

which nest in the area. It also links onto the local local the onto links also It area. the in nest which

and government agencies, who work to protect, conserve and enhance the enhance and conserve protect, to work who agencies, government and

from hectic. from

hide overlooking scrapes for lapwings, curlews etc, curlews lapwings, for scrapes overlooking hide

flavour.Three miles from Clitheroe. A million miles million A Clitheroe. from miles flavour.Three

farmers, voluntary organisations, wildlife groups, recreation groups, local councils local groups, recreation groups, wildlife organisations, voluntary farmers, A dog walk and Tramper route give access to a bird bird a to access give route Tramper and walk dog A

menu with local meat, game and fish dishes of real of dishes fish and game meat, local with menu

location site has electric hook-ups and hard standings. hard and hook-ups electric has site location

habitats and wildlife.The AONB is managed by a partnership of landowners, of partnership a by managed is AONB wildlife.The and habitats

Sumptuous guest rooms. Quirky and comforting comforting and Quirky rooms. guest Sumptuous en-suite bedrooms.The Caravan Club 5 van certified van 5 Club Caravan bedrooms.The en-suite

nationally protected landscape and is internationally recognised for its special its for recognised internationally is and landscape protected nationally 250-year-old traditional country inn happily nestles. happily inn country traditional 250-year-old area. Farmhouse B & B accommodation offers 2 upstairs 2 offers accommodation B & B Farmhouse area.

the natural beauty of the Bowland area where this this where area Bowland the of beauty natural the

panoramic views of Beacon Fell and the surrounding the and Fell Beacon of views panoramic The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a is (AONB) Beauty Natural Outstanding of Area Bowland of Forest The

Chill out, eat well, sleep well and take advantage of of advantage take and well sleep well, eat out, Chill Broadgate Farm is set in open countryside with countryside open in set is Farm Broadgate

Red Pump Inn Pump Red Farm Broadgate

The Forest of Bowland AONB Bowland of Forest The

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www.manserghcottages.co.uk web: 61343 01995 tel:

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Borwick, Nr Lancaster LA6 1JS LA6 Lancaster Nr ,

Mansergh Farmhouse Cottages, Farmhouse Mansergh 1UY PR3 Bleasdale

Linda Rigby Linda Farm, Fairsnape Lower Cottages, Bleasdale

Robert and Anne Gardner Anne and Robert

10-minute drive from Leighton Moss RSPB reserve. RSPB Moss Leighton from drive 10-minute

The cottages provide warmth and comfort and are a a are and comfort and warmth provide cottages The site. on walking and access)

Silverdale – on the edge of the picturesque Lune Valley. Lune picturesque the of edge the on – Silverdale disabled (with hide bird watching, bird Excellent wildlife.

upland Forest of Bowland and coastal Arnside and Arnside coastal and Bowland of Forest upland for managed woodland and farmland of acres 200

between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Beauty Natural Outstanding of Areas two between over views stunning with countryside open in Set

r iutdi h rnulvlaeo owc,nestling Borwick, of village tranquil the in situated are max). persons (14 8 - 2 sleeping cottages Self-catering

These lovely cottages converted from traditional barns traditional from converted cottages lovely These Award) Gold Tourism (Green star 4 Spacious

Mansergh Cottages Mansergh Bleasdale Cottages Cottages Bleasdale

7 1 Disturbance is a It is a criminal offence to disturb rare How to recognise a What you can do to help • As part of monitoring work by The Moorland Visitor’s Code breeding birds, including hen harriers, Natural and RSPB many major problem for peregrines and merlins, intentionally or not. distressed or disturbed bird • Wherever possible stick to tracks or hen harriers are tagged. You can help by • Be safe – plan ahead and follow any signs ground-nesting birds Fines of up to £20,000 and imprisonment • They will make a loud repeated alarm paths, particularly when going through reporting sightings and tag codes to RSPB • Leave gates and property as you find them call – they don’t sound very happy and dense heather. The breeding season, between 1st March are possible. Bowland Officer on 01200 446425 or • Prevent uncontrolled moorland fires and 31st July, is a particularly vulnerable time they’re not. • Keep dogs and birds apart. Birds see dogs Natural England on 07973 911594. Nesting areas are being monitored by • Protect plants and animals, and take for ground-nesting birds. Disturbed birds may • They will approach people much closer as a threat. Natural England, RSPB and Lancashire • Follow the Birdwatchers Code of Conduct your litter home be prevented from settling, or if already Countryside Service. than would normally be the case – • Give a wide berth to young birds and to – visit www.rspb.org.uk for further details. nesting they will fly away from their nests, some birds may even dive bomb you. • Keep dogs under close control adults that appear distressed. Move away • Follow any instructions or advice given neglecting their eggs or chicks. Disturbance This is a clear message that the bird FOREST OF quickly and quietly – this may mean going by rangers or wardens. • Consider other people may result in: feels threatened by your presence and back the way you have come. that you should retreat. • birds failing to nest • Do not stop for prolonged periods away • eggs failing to hatch • They will feign injury in an attempt to from paths. Move on if a bird shows signs BOWLAND distract you from the nest. of disturbance or distress. • chicks dying from cold or lack of food • Subtle behaviour such as circling • Avoid steep narrow valleys Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • nests becoming vulnerable to predators high above. (known as “cloughs”). The birds

Hen harrier Probably the most important bird species to regularly breed in the Forest of Bowland, this bird of prey is most often seen flying slowly over the ground, as it hunts for small birds and mammals. Males are pale grey in colour with black wing tips, whilst the female is mainly brown with a distinctive white rump. Key

Merlin Car Parking Our smallest bird of prey, and not much bigger than a mistle thrush, the merlin is an open country specialist, where it hunts small birds Garage (petrol) in a fast, often twisting, flight. Males are a bluish colour above with a pale chest and belly, often tinged with pink, whilst the female Telephone is brown in colour. Public House Peregrine falcon Café / Tea rooms Our largest breeding falcon, and fastest bird, is most likely to be seen circling high above, as it watches for prey to appear. With pointed wing Toilet Facilities tips and short tail it creates a characteristic silhouette. A Birding locations to visit Curlew With its namesake call and long curving beak, the curlew is one of the AONB Boundary most familiar of our upland birds. From early April it can be found from the highest tops down to the valley bottoms. Open Access Information Point

Golden plover Access Land In its spangled black and gold breeding plumage, this shy wading bird is more often heard than seen - a plaintive whistle often the only sign of its presence. A relatively rare bird in the Forest of Bowland, this moorland specialist is most common on the northern fells. Accommodation 1 Bleasdale Cottages One of the few bird species to be found all year round on the fells, the red grouse is a popular game bird, with much of the moorland 2 Broadgate Farm management targeted at benefiting this species. Most easily recognised by its “go back, go back” alarm call. 3 Calderbank County Lodge 4 Dale House Camping Barn Short-eared owl One of the few owl species that can be seen during daylight hours, 5 Dalesbridge the short-eared owl is a specialist hunter of voles, with numbers fluctuating dramatically from year to year in relation to vole numbers. 6 Halsteads Barn 7 Mansergh Cottages, Borwick, Nr Lancaster Oystercatcher With its black and white plumage, orange beak and legs, and blood red 8 Red Pump Inn eye, the oystercatcher makes a striking picture. Its favourite habitat is along gravel bedded streams, but it can also be found feeding in fields. 9 The Gibbon Bridge Hotel

10 Snipe The Old Post House Hotel A highly secretive bird, the snipe is most often seen when it is 11 The Priory Inn flushed from tall, wet vegetation, zig-zagging away into the distance. However, it can be seen and heard in the early morning as it 12 Wyreside Lakes displays over its territory, 'drumming' with its tail feathers and diving towards the ground. This icon denotes that Tramper all-terrain electric wheelchairs are available. Ring ouzel Arriving from its wintering ground in north Africa in late March, the male ring ouzel perches on top of a tree or rock and gives his simple three whistle song. Another rare bird in the Forest of Bowland, it is most common around the southern fells. Birding locations to visit... A – Woods in the north of Bowland offer good opportunities for seeing oak woodland specialities such as redstart and pied flycatcher. B – The circular walk around Stocks Reservoir to the northeast offers a range of woodland and upland birds.The reservoir itself attracts wildfowl and waders and many passage migrants including the occasional osprey. C – in the west is one of the best areas for breeding waders on the upland pastures. Lapwing, curlew, redshank, snipe and oystercatcher are all numerous here and golden plover flocks can often be seen. D – in the southeast is the place to see migrant dotterel in early May.The open 0246810km stony ground by the trig point on the eastern summit is the best place to look for these delightful waders on their way to nest in the mountains of Scotland. E – In the southwest, Barnacre Reservoir (which is not open to the public) is an important staging post for hundreds of migrant whimbrel.The public footpaths on the south side offer 0123456miles opportunities for seeing these birds as they fly in to roost in late April and early May evenings giving their loud piping calls. Designed and produced by mapt ltd, for Lancashire County Council.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 2004. (Origination D. Jenks) Visit the Forest of Bowland website to download route maps of walks in these areas www.forestofbowland.com/wrc/wrc_walk_intro.asp IMAGE CREDITS: hen harriers © Andy Hay, rspb-images.com • merlin © Chris Gomersall, rspb-images.com • peregrine falcon © Chris Gomersall, rspb-images.com • curlew © Chris Gomersall, rspb-images.com • golden plover © Chris Gomersall, rspb-images.com • red grouse © Chris Gomersall, rspb-images.com short-eared owl © Chris Gomersall, rspb-images.com • oystercatcher © Tom Marsh, rspb-images.com • snipe © Chris Gomersall, rspb-images.com • ring ouzel © Mike Richards, rspb-images.com • hen harrier chick and eggs © Peter Wilson, rspb-images.com For the latest news on bird watching in Bowland, including web cam pictures from a hen harrier's nesting site in the springtime, visit www.forestofbowland.com/wild_birds.asp