Links and Recognitions
Holiday Cottages
Travelline Timetable Finder and Journey Planner
Things to do
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www.forestofbowland.com
Has maps, information on guided walks, cycle trails and other local attractions.
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www.visitlancashire.com
The official website of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board.
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www.ribblevalley.gov.uk
For information on Clitheroe Castle and other local attractions.
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www.transportforlancashire.com
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Lancashire's transport portal providing maps, leaflets and real time bus and train/rail information and timetables.
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www.cycle-adventure.co.uk
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Cycle Adventure - Quality Trek mountain bikes and children's cycles and equipment available for hire including helmet, lock, puncture resistant tyres and map holder. Delivery and collection throughout Lancashire with route sheets for all abilities. Guiding and skills courses available.
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www.wildboarpark.co.uk
A great day our for all the family! Enjoy a ramble in beautiful wooded countryside, view wild boar, longhorn cows and feed the deer, llamas and goats. Tracor rides, play area, picnic area and cafe.
www.bowlandbrewery.com
Micro-brewery on the same site as Bashall Barn. Tours will be starting on Good Friday.
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www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk
Runs between Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall and features regular steam and other themed events.
www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk
Runs through the year with regular themed weekends. Located in Emsay, near Skipton.
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www.associationofrivertrusts.org.uk
Angling Passport schemes open up new waters bringing the joy of the river and fishing to more people than ever before. They enable enterprising fishermen to explore some of the most beautiful and least fished pieces of water we have, and all for only a few pounds. get a passport and make your way to Bashall Brook on Twitter Lane for a spot of fishing.
www.themeltco.com
A small, exclusive company who specialise in completely handmade fine fragrance candles. Visit their fabulous retail outlet at neighbouring Back-Ridge Farm in Waddington.
www.pendlewitchexperience.co.uk
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www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Dating from the Normans, Wars of the Roses, and the English Civil War, history rich Skipton Castle is fully roofed and open all year round.
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Ribble Valley Hotels, iknow-northwest.co.uk
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www.whalleyoutdoor.co.uk
Places to Eat / Food
www.thethreefishes.co.uk
Winner of the Pub of the Year 2005 award.
www.theblackbullrimington.com
Newly-refurbished French-themed country food, served in a beautifully redecorated pub and restaurant in the pretty village of Rimington (four miles from Clitheroe). Locally-sourced produce, local beers and extensive wine list (both French and New World wine with 'French connections'!
www.parkersarms.co.uk
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Recently refurbished, contemporary country inn in Newton in Bowland. Enjoy a pint of local ale, a bite to eat and don't forget to visit the delishop bakery selling local and homemade artisan goodies.
www.bashallbarn.co.uk
Outstanding farm shop with butchery, bakery, brewery, wine shop, ice cream parlour and restaurant. Enjoy exceptional food produced from the very finest local ingredients, whilst you admire the magnificent views from the terrace. View the cows, watch the ice cream being made and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the farm. Located just 2 miles on a direct footpath from Clough Bottom.
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www.madeinlancs.co.uk
The Farmers Market in Clitheroe Town Centre (Market Square) is open every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month
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www.cowmans.co.uk
The famous Cowman's Sausage shop is in the centre of Clitheroe.
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Places to Stay
http://www.dempiste.com
The perfect chalet holiday to enjoy any number of summer and winter activities in Chamonix - stunning Alpine walks, mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, ice climbing, golf, rafting and fishing and only 5 minutes walk from the Aigulle du Midi cable car taking you to some fantastic slopes in the Chamonix valley for all levels of skier and boarder.
Trees and Shrubs
www.elysiumdesign.uk.com
A garden design company which regularly uses our trees and shrubs. The company is run by Paul Hensey who has won a number of awards for his gardens including a gold medal at RHS Tatton 2005.