Forest of Bowland Short Walks Made Easy

Get outside and get active, whatever your level of ability, amidst the stunning heather moorland and rolling dales of the Forest of Bowland. Enjoy ten easy-paced, family-friendly, short circular walks which include rambles along the Ribble, epic views from moorland fells and colourful (sometimes grizzly!) historical highlights.

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