Discover the wilder side of Lancashire & North Yorkshire
Relax, recharge and reconnect with nature among 300 square miles of pristine upland landscapes in The Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
Step into a walker's paradise
Reconnect and Recharge
Escape the ‘chatter’ of the 21st Century and tune in to the slower rhythms of nature on a digital detox in the the Forest of Bowland
About the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
The Forest of Bowland may be a long way off the beaten track, but Ordnance Survey cartographers have identified it as the centre point of Great Britain.
Where to Stay
There’s plenty of fun activities to cram into a day trip to the Forest of Bowland, but making a weekend of it opens up all sorts of options. Whether you’re ...
High tech helping hands to restore peatlands
Millions of pounds is being invested in peat restoration across the UK’s northern uplands with conservationists deploying the very latest technology to maximise success rates in the Forest of Bowland’s ...
Join us for car-free guided walks this spring
The Service 11 Bus connects villages across the Ribble Valley, Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales, providing a welcome boost to public transport to the rural communities on both sides ...
Hen harriers on road to recovery in Bowland
Juvenile Hen Harrier © Ivan Ellison. Chosen as the logo of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, hen harriers are one of the most iconic bird species nesting in our ...
Get closer to nature
The Forest of Bowland is an oasis for wildlife where visitors can still see species which have become scarce in the rest of England
Choose your adventure
On foot, by bike, by day or by night, the Forest of Bowland is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts just waiting to be explored.
A truly delicious destination
Discover specialist independent food retailers, thriving markets and artisan producers on a foodie foray through this mouth-watering corner of England.