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Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Can You Help Forest of Bowland 5 Bowland Wild Boar Park 13 Gardenmakers 21 The Barn In the scenic Ribble Valley near Chipping, relax in our cafe overlooking From a bacon butty in a home baked roll at breakfast time to ‘Bubbles At the gateway to the Forest of Bowland AONB is The Barn at Scorton, pond and bird feeders. We serve a selection of homemade meals, snacks and Buns’ for tea we can look after you whatever the meal. New for 2015 a gift shop, plant centre, restaurant and coffee shop housed in 19th Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and cakes. Entrance fees apply to wander round the park, no charge if an undercover area with comfy chairs to really make you feel at home. century stone barns. The coffee shop in the heart of The Barn serves just using the cafe. We not only make it we often grow it too. cappuccinos, fine teas and light snacks and scones are made fresh on the Discover Bowland and explore 803 sq km of rural Lancashire (730 sq km) and premises every day! Easter to October open daily 10.30-4.30pm Open 9 -5.30 every day except Christmas and Boxing Days Yorkshire (73 sq km). The Forest of Bowland was designated as an Area of November to Easter: Friday to Monday 11-3pm The coffee shop is open Monday to Saturday 9-5pm and Sunday 10-5pm. Coar's Farm, Wigglesworth, BD23 4SN Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 and provides some of the most peaceful and Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QT The Square, Scorton, Preston, PR3 1AU ® 21 web: www.gardenmakersuk.com remote walking, riding and cycling in the country. Explore some of the many web: www.wildboarpark.co.uk tel: 01729 840848 web: www.plantsandgifts.co.uk unique villages steeped in history, while away your time observing some of the rare tel: 01995 61554 email: [email protected] tel: 01524 793533 email: [email protected] and enigmatic birds and wildlife, or simply indulge in afternoon tea in some fantastic 14 cafes, tearooms and inns. 6 Brabin’s Shop, Gallery & Tea Garden Hornby Tea Rooms 22 The Cabin Hornby Post Office & Tourist Information Centre is at the heart of Or why not come along to a Festival Bowland event? A year round calendar of The oldest continuously trading shop in Britain, established 1668. Art A welcoming log cabin set at the foot of Pendle Hill, serving good old- Gallery with exhibitions of work by local artists, bookshop, plants and Hornby. The Tea Rooms serve teas and coffees with homemade cakes, fashioned, locally sourced food. The homemade cakes and scones are the events celebrating the birds, wildlife, landscape and culture of the Forest of Bowland garden giftware. Tea Garden next to Chipping Brook serving tea, coffee, light meals and breakfasts. It is a great meeting point for walking and perfect start for a walk in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Tourist AONB http://forestofbowland.com/Festival-Bowland-Events home-made cakes and Bond’s ice-cream. cycling groups before and following exploring the timeless landscape of information on walks and trails also available. lush pastures and ancient stone villages of the Lune Valley. Shop selling a wide range of gifts, as well as biscuits, jams and cheese Open every day except Xmas day, 9:30-3:30 weekends; 9:45-3:15 midweek The Tea Rooms are open seven days a week from Leagram Organic Dairy. Barley Picnic Site, Barley, BB12 9JX Open every day of the week until 5.30pm 8 - 10 Main St, Hornby, LA2 8JR 21 tel: 01282 696937 20-22 Talbot Street, Chipping, PR3 2QE tel: 01524 221237 email: [email protected] web: www.brabins-chipping.co.uk HQA QA tel: 01995 61221 400m 15 7 Bridge House Farm Inn at Whitewell 23 The Garden Kitchen Bridge House Farm is a tearoom / bistro with a difference. The stunningly A listed 17th century coaching Inn, located in the heart of the Forest of Whether you are looking to start your day with a hearty breakfast, maybe a converted natural stone barn features solid oak floors and real wood burning Bowland AONB. Situated high on the banks of the River Hodder, with tasty lunch or try out our take on the traditional afternoon tea, The Garden Hellifield stoves. Everything on offer is locally sourced. Whether it's a coffee and a slice spectacular views down the valley. The inn serves delicious cream teas Kitchen has something for everyone. All food is made using locally sourced of our tempting selection of cakes or something more substantial, you'll every day of the year, cold winter afternoons cheered by open log fires. ingredients and served in the most delightful setting at the heart of Holden always be guaranteed a warm friendly welcome and beautiful surroundings. The Tea Rooms are open seven days a week Clough Nursery. After indulging take time to browse our range of Hardy Open hours Tues-Sun 10-5pm summer00123 hours1 10-4pm2 3 winter.4 556786 7 8 99110 kkmm Near Clitheroe, BB7 3AT Plants all grown outside on site and learn from the experts at the nursery. Bistro evening first and last Saturday of every month 7-9pm. N web: www.innatwhitewell.com Open: Monday-Sunday: 9am to 5pm 0 1123452 3 4 5 6 Miles 21 Wray, LA2 8QP tel: 01200 448222 Holden Clough Nursery, Bolton-by-Bowland, BB7 4PF21 web: www.bridgehousefarm.co.uk web: www.holdencloughnursery.com 21 HQA QA 21 HHHHH HQA QA email: [email protected] tel: 01200 447447 email: [email protected] 400m Trough of Bowland s © Graham Cooper 8 Clerk Laithe Lodge – The Bowman's Rest 16 Parkers Arms 24 The Old Vicarage Tea Room, Cafe/Bistro Clerk Laithe Lodge for Bed and Breakfast is situated just outside the A listed award winning coaching Inn nestled deep in the heart of the Dine in the Old Vicarage in the heart of the village of Tosside. On the picturesque village of Newton in Bowland. All visitors, including walkers Ribble Valley overlooking the Hodder River surrounded by panoramic North Yorkshire - Lancashire border with panoramic views from Pen-y- Listings Key Hellifield ® and cyclists, can enjoy The Bowman's Rest from 12.30 pm until 5.00 pm views of the surrounding fells. Whatever the occasion we have an ghent to Pendle Hill. We are a family run business serving traditional on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. You will need a little time to relax and afternoon tea to suit, homemade scones, cakes and preserves, cream homemade, locally sourced food. From freshly baked scones to panini to HH Visit Britain Star Rating Green Tourism Award enjoy, and weather permitting sit outside and enjoy the views of the from the local farm, fresh cut finger sandwiches, Lancashire teas or for slow cooked lamb shanks. 001231 2 3 4 55678Hodder6 Valley7 8and Bowland99110 kkmm Fells. From our freshly cut sandwiches, with a that special occasion add a glass of Champagne. Open every day 10.30-5.00pm HQA QA Taste Lancashire Quality Assured Award HQA Taste QALancashire Highest Quality Assured Award choice of delicious fillings, Helena's homemade scones, cakes, pastries and N Open Tuesday to Sunday. The Old Vicarage, Tosside, BD23 4SQ 0 1123452 3 savouries4 and all5 served6 Miles with a choice of teas and coffees in endless supply. Walkers Welcome Award Cyclists Welcome Award Newton in Bowland, Nr Clitheroe, BB73DY web: [email protected] Slaidburn Road, Newton in Bowland, BB7 3DY web: www.parkersarms.co.uk and find us on Twitter and Facebook tel: 07809489282 web: www.clerklaithe.co.uk Electric bike hire point Electric bike charge point tel: 01200 446236 email: [email protected] tel: 01200 446989 email: [email protected] 21 400m 400m 400m 400m Hellifield Hellifield 1 Apple Store Cafe 9 Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens 17 Potters Barn 25 The Priory Hellifield Hellifield Located in the shelter of the walled garden and surrounded by tulip Get closer to nature in the Forest of Bowland and visit Cobble Hey and Potters Barn is in the heart of the pretty village of Ribchester. Set on the banks of Set in the picturesque village of Scorton, The Priory is the ideal place to trees, magnolias and ginko, the Apple Store Café sits at the heart of get a taste of excellent home cooking. We source all our produce locally, the River Ribble, well known as a significant Roman site. At Potters Barn we offer a 001231 2 3 4 556786 7 8 99110 kkmm refresh you on your visit. We cater for all,00123 with1 homemade2 3 dishes4 made55678 from6 7 8 99110 kkmm Wyresdale Park. Enjoy freshly baked cakes in the restored glass houses, and we prepare it all freshly on site. From home baked scones with jam varied menu with great choices for all the family. Organic and free-range products local produce. A varied modern British menu served all day from breakfast, N N or in the beautiful grounds. and cream to Goosnargh chicken or turkey served on sandwiches or are used to make delicious cakes, breads and sandwiches and we offer fair-trade 001231 2 3 4 556780 6 7 1123458 299110 kkmm 3 4 5 6 Miles 001231 2 3 4 556786 7 8 99110 kkmm lunch, cakes and snacks to evening meals.0 Local ales112345 and fine2 wines 3are 4 5 6 Miles jacket potatoes just to name a few. teas and coffees. We cater for gluten, wheat and dairy free diets. We are also a available in Stouts bar with real log fires for the Winter and outdoor dinning N Hearty soups, sandwiches, delicious cakes, scones, salads and full English N 0 1123452 3 4 5 6 Miles breakfasts.
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