Forest of Bowland Short Walks Made Easy include:
- Follow the tracks of a former railway to see the iconic Crook o’ Lune
- Step back in time in Lancaster, taking a canalside route to the heart
of the city and the fascinating castle with its grim dungeons
- Wander the woodland paths of Gisburn Forest and spot ospreys at Stocks Reservoir
- Delve into the heart of Bowland on the Dunsop Bridge walk through wild and beautiful Dunsop Valley
- Explore Grizedale and pass beneath Nicky Nook for superb views as far as Blackpool Tower and the Lakeland Fells
- Climb Beacon Fell for incredible views of the Bowland moors, fells and pikes stretching away to the sea at Morecambe Bay
OS Short Walks Made Easy:
- 10 accessible walks suitable for the whole family – no walking experience needed!
- All routes are between 2 to 5 miles and can be completed all year round
- Know what to expect before you go: Information on locations of
cafes/pubs and toilets, terrain, hilliness and accessibility for
pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Large-scale Ordnance Survey maps for ultra-easy navigation and route-finding, featuring intuitive pictorial symbols
- Numbered points and route photographs which tie maps to route descriptions and walk profiles
- Enhance your adventure with stories behind each walk and nature notes
- Get active outside and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits
The walk locations are:
Crook o' Lune and Caton - 4 miles
Lancaster: City, River, and Canal - 4.5 miles
Gisburn Forest - 2.25 miles
Abbeystead and Wyresdale - 2.9 miles
Dunsop Bridge and Dunsop Valley - 5 miles
Grizedale - 5.3 miles
Salterforth and Barnoldswick - 3.75 miles
Garstang and Greenhalgh - 3.1 miles
Beacon Fell - 2.5 miles
Edisford Bridge and the River Ribble - 5.3 miles
