Guided walks in The Forest of Bowland and Ribble Valley
Just over an hour from Manchester and Leeds, the Forest of Bowland National Landscape is one of England’s last undiscovered uplands.
Quieter than the Yorkshire Dales, less commercialised than the Peak District and more compact than the Lake District, the Forest of Bowland is an oasis of tranquility where you’ll find room to breathe and space to think.
Spanned by just two single track roads, mobile phone reception remains patchy and during the week you’ll have 300 square miles of remote uplands and secluded valleys pretty much to yourself. If you really want to get away from it all – this is the perfect destination.
It’s a place to lose yourself up on the expansive moors before descending for a hearty meal at a village inn and then maybe stepping outside to admire the inky blank night skies of a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site.
We have more than a decade’s experience in upland walking across the UK and for the last five years we have focused on the Forest of Bowland, where we are based. We have extensive experience of guiding small groups in the Forest of Bowland and across the northwest.
Whilst Bowland is home to some outstanding pubs, inns and restaurants (where we are happy to arrange accommodation for guests), many of our walks traverse pretty wild terrain, so we also make sure walkers are well-provisioned with our legendary picnics featuring wholesome local produce with food miles in single figures.
We can also recommend walker-friendly accommodation to suit all pockets and arrange e-bike hire and organise guided rides on trails, bridleways and quiet country lanes.
Meet your guide
Principal guide Mark Sutcliffe is author of the Cicerone Guide to Walking in Lancashire and Short Walks in the Ribble Valley and is a former editor of both Country Walking and Lakeland Walker magazines. He is also a regular contributor to Countryfile magazine.
Guided Walk Gift Voucher: a really wild experience
For a really unique and personal gift, have you thought about giving the walkers in your life a truly memorable day out in the Forest of Bowland?
Our gift vouchers entitle you to a half or full day’s guided hike for up to six people in the Forest of Bowland or Ribble Valley – and you also get a signed copy of either Walking in Lancashire or Short Walks in the Ribble Valley to present on the recipient’s big day.
Wild Bowland Walks Gift Vouchers start at just £150 for a half-day hike for two and they are valid for up to 12 months from the date of purchase.
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