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The Forest of Bowland
This web site provides information about Bowland, its landscape,
its attractions, its communities and those who are helping to conserve
and enhance it.
Lancashire Tourism
From the splendour of the Forest of Bowland to the wild and majestic
Pendle Hill, Lancashire is the place to escape to. There's great
walking country, superb cycling routes, a multitude of wildlife
habitats and a host of attractions and trails to explore. If you
thrive on fresh air and love to explore unspoilt countryside, then
Lancashire is the place for you.
Chipping Village
Chipping is a picturesque village situated in the heart of Lancashire's
scenic Ribble Valley, on the edge of The Trough Of Bowland. The
area is classed as “an area of outstanding natural beauty”
and it certainly lives up to expectation. This idyllic rural location
provides the perfect backdrop for all visitors whether their visit
is for business, social or leisure activities.
Ribble Valley Council
Welcome to the new look Ribble Valley BC website - designed specifically
for ALL the people of Ribble Valley to use and enjoy and using the
latest standards to ensure full access for all.
Pubs and Restaurants
Great food, great beer and
only 5 minutes drive from the cottages.
The Inn at Whitewell
As British Innkeepers we are
the proud guardians of a centuries old tradition, offering first-class
comfort, hospitality, food and wines to weary travellers and indeed
anyone who wakes up one morning craving a break. Our inns are full
of warmth and character. We love to serve. We share a mutual passion
for fine food and delicious wines, especially when both are served
at honest prices.
The Moorcock Inn Country Hotel
nestles on the side of waddington fell in the heart of the Forest
of Bowland Near Clitheroe,at the head of the beautiful Ribble Valley,
in East Lancashire - an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are
a privately owned hotel with 13 en-suite bedrooms boasting panoramic
views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside. With relaxed
stylish surroundings and an outdoor play area for your children
Heathcotes
Heathcotes ethic of quality fresh ingredients provides you with
superior quality food whatever your dining experience. The most
beautiful restaurants and venues give you the ideal location whatever
the occasion!
The Three Fishes
The Three Fishes is the first venture into the pub market for Ribble
Valley Inns, an associated company of Northcote Manor.Over half
a million pound investment will re-establish The Three Fishes as
a sought after destination in The Ribble Valley after a complete
refurbishment and interior design.
The Emporium
Half coffee shop, wine bar and brasserie; half interior design
superstore. The Emporium is genuinely unlike anywhere you have seen
or been before.Housed in an old Methodist Chapel, lavishly and lovingly
converted to create three huge floors of eating, drinking and shopping,
The Emporium is a haven from the mass production, hard sell ethos
that has overtaken the rest of the world. The atmosphere is relaxed
and informal and that's the way we like it.
Activities
Swimming
Golf
Whalley
Challenging parkland course, long par 4's will test your accuracy
and long irons, the greens are tricky and well protected. The 9th
hole is a good test played over a pond. Fine views suround this
well kept course, excellent clubhouse and facilities.
Mytton
Fold
The breathtaking backdrop of the Ribble Valley makes playing Mytton
Fold's 18 hole par 72 course an unforgettable experience. This fast
maturing course has many interesting holes. Test your driving power
at the 516yd 7th, see if you can join our hole in one club at the
par 3 1st. Our resident PGA Pro is available for tuition, and his
well stocked golf shop has everything you will need, including buggies
for hire. Friendliness and informality is the hall mark of golf
at Mytton Fold. Add to that award winning catering and whether you
are enjoying a round as a guest, member, or as part of a corporate
or society day Mytton Fold is right at the top of the leader board.
Stonyhurst
Stonyhurst Park Golf Club is a simply sensational place to enjoy
some fantastic golf in luxurious, marvellous surroundings. Located
in the heart of Lancashire, it benefits from a great setting which
will no doubt suit the golfer to whom a great setting matters just
as much, if not more, than the course itself.
From gentle cycling on quiet
lanes and easy tracks, to more adventurous mountain biking on exiting
technical trails – it’s all here in the beautiful unspoilt
countryside and dramatic open moorland of the Forest of Bowland!
Walking
From the splendour of the Forest of Bowland to the wild and majestic
Pendle Hill, Lancashire is the place to escape to. There's great
walking country, superb cycling routes, a multitude of wildlife
habitats and a host of attractions and trails to explore. If you
thrive on fresh air and love to explore unspoilt countryside, then
Lancashire is the place for you.
Pitch & Putt at Edisford Bridge - 1 + 1/2 miles
Fishing by request at Brownhills Cottages - 2 minute walk
Attractions
Farmhouse Collectables
Welcome to Farmhouse Antiques, Established 1988- Dealing in the
old, the collectable & the unusual.We stock a wide variety of
vintage textiles, old buttons and trimmings, sewing parapahanalia,
lace etc and have a shop packed with small antiques & collectables.
New stock arriving regularly so please email us for a list!
Stonyhurst College
Thank you for visiting the Stonyhurst web site. Stonyhurst is, indeed,
a school with a distinguished history, but the last thing we do
is live in the past! We are a vibrant and forward-looking school
with a regional, national and international roll, and a world wide
reputation, offering a first class boarding and day education for
boys and girls aged 13-18, with our preparatory school, St Mary's
Hall, on an adjacent site, educating pupils from 3-13.
Whalley Parish Church
Manned by our team of volunteers, you can explore the many fascinating
points in the Church. A written guide is available and here you
can also purchase a history of our church and postcards.
Beacon
Fell Country Park
Beacon Fell Country Park is one of the oldest in the country, being
designated in 1970. It is 16 kilometres’ (10 miles’)
drive from Preston and is signposted from Broughton and Longridge.
The Country Park consists of 110 hectares (271 acres) of woodland,
moorland and farmland. The summit is 266 metres (873 feet) above
sea level and offers spectacular views of the Forest of Bowland
and Morecambe Bay. On a clear day it is even possible to see the
Isle of Man. There is an abundance of wildlife for those who are
prepared to be observant. Rabbits and hares are frequent and are
easily spotted. Roe deer are a little more elusive, but patience
may well be rewarded! Stoats and weasels can be seen running across
the road or clambering over the dry stone walls. As many as 11 species
of dragonflies and damselflies may be seen around the ponds during
the summer months.
Bowland Brewery
The Bowland Beer Company Ltd. started operating in April 2003,
brewing on a one Brewers Barrel (BBL) plant in a store room at the
Bashall Barn farm shop a few miles North West of Clitheroe.
Clitheroe Castle & Museum
Standing on a rocky outcrop of limestone about 35 metres above the
valley floor of the River Ribble, the keep of Clitheroe Castle is
a prominent landmark both in the town and in the surrounding area.
It has several claims to fame: it is one of the oldest buildings
in Lancashire; it may be the smallest keep in England; and it is
the only remaining castle in Lancashire which had a royalist garrison
during the Civil War.
Wild Boar
Park
Bowland Wildboar Park is situated about 2 miles from the picturesque
village of Chipping, on the Chipping to Dunsop Bridge road in the
Forest of Bowland.
Sawley
Abbey
Ribchester Roman Museum
This site displays information concerning the Ribchester Roman Museum
and its governing charitable organisation, the Ribchester Museum
Trust.
Browsholme Hall
Browsholme Hall, pronounced 'Brewsom', is an historic house and
the ancestral home of the Parker Family, Bowbearers of the Forest
of Bowland, Lancashire, who have lived there since it was built
in 1507. The present day owners Robert and Amanda Parker invite
guests into the family home for small conferences, corporate hospitality,
musical events, craft fairs and open days throughout the year.The
Parker family can trace its origins to the 13th century, when they
gained the title of 'park-keeper' to John of Gaunt in the unspoilt
Hodder Valley. The descendents of those Parkers are scattered throughout
England and also wordwide to America and Australia.
Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House. Over the years there
have been many changes.It is administered by a registered charity
known as the Samlesbury Hall trust whose aim is to maintain the
Hall for the people of the area.The trust was founded in the 1920
when the Hall was about to be demolished, since then the Hall has
been a museum and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions.
Slaidburn
Heritage Centre
The village of Slaidburn is a Conservation Area with much unspoilt
vernacular architecture, set in the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
Through displays the centre documents local history spanning thousands
of years.Group visits are particularly welcome, and packages including
guided walks around the village and refreshments are available.
Parties of up to 24 can be seated in our tearoom, or larger groups
can be accommodated for buffet-style meals. Coach and car parking
is available in the village car park, or visitors can be dropped
off directly outside.
Downham,
film location of T.V.'s Born and Bred
Originally the George and Dragon the pub was renamed after the
Assheton family who have done so much for this picturesque village
in Lancashire..
Artist Solutions
The School of Painting teaches painting as both a skill to be mastered
and as a visual medium for the expression of concepts.Our aims are
to support the development of painting skill and observation and
to encourage everyone in the appreciation for the life within and
around us.
Bodies
St.
Martin's College ICT for Tourism Project
At St. Martin’s, ICT Solutions
is a specialist unit that draws upon the knowledge and skills of
the college (and if necessary other colleges and Universities in
the country) to provide you with practical and very affordable help.
Our advisers are experienced business people who are familiar with
your problems and will provide you with hands on advice and training
at your premises.
Where appropriate, we can also identify placement students with
the skills to help implement time consuming projects.
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