The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Forest of Bowland AONB is a nationally protected landscape and is internationally important for its heather moorland, blanket bog and rare birds. The AONB is managed by a partnership of landowners, farmers, voluntary organisations, wildlife groups, recreation groups, local councils and government agencies, who work to protect, conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of this special area.

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Bowland Wildboar Park web site

Forest of Bowland web site

Local Villages

Chipping village web site web site

Chipping Village Leaflet (PDF 2.9mb)

Slaidburn Local Attractions & Activities (PDF 4mb)

Newton and Dunsop Bridge (PDF 2.3mb)

See our local producers page for local foods places to eat, visitor centres, galleries and much more.

Forest of Bowland

Birding in Bowland Leaflet (PDF 5.5mb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Map (PDF 4.5mbb)

Forest of Bowland AONB General Information (PDF 4mb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Access Land (PDF 6.4mb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Treading Carefully (PDF 268kb)

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