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At Holden Clough we are situated in the Forest of Bowland A.O.N.B (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the Ribble Valley. Why not combine your visit with a days walking, cycling or sightseeing in one of the most beautiful areas in England. If you want to come for a longer visit there is a wide choice of holiday accommodation to chose from.

Visitor Attractions and things to do

John Clarke equine and dog portraits, wildlife artist web site

Bowland Wildboar Park web site

Stocks Fly Fishery Stocks Reservoir the largest fly fishery in the North West of England.

Hodder Valley Show A traditional agricultural and horticultural show web site

Hark To Bounty Inn in Slaidburn traditional Inn with accommodation web site

Spread Eagle at Sawley restaurant and public house web site

General

Forest of Bowland web site

Visit Lancashire web site

Lancashire County Council Environment Department web site

Walks and pubs in the forest of Bowland web site

Village Web Sites

Bolton by Bowland web site

Gisburn village web site

Chipping village web site web site

Chatburn web site

Slaidburn Village Hall web site

Holiday Accommodation

Bridge Barn Holiday Cottage web site
Tatham, Lancaster, LA2 8NL dertine@hotmail.com, tel 07751 459685

Lower Gill Holiday Cottages, Grunsagill, nr. Tosside. tel 01200 447023.
To book visit www.holidaycotts.co.uk (numbers 98-102) or tel. 01756 700510

The Hark To Bounty Inn Slaidburn a traditional old English Country Inn. web site

Bleasdale Cottages self catering and B&B Holiday Accommodation

Holiday accommodation in the Forest of Bowland web site

Leaflets produced by local tourist bodies in PDF format

Gisburn Forest Guide (PDF 313kb)

Stocks Reservoir Walk (PDF 610kb)

Slaidburn Local Attractions & Activities (PDF 4,089kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Map (PDF 4,589kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB General Information (PDF 4,029kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Access Land (PDF 6,420kb)

Forest of Bowland AONB Treading Carefully (PDF 268kb)

Bowland By Bike (PDF 3,466kb)

North Lancashire Bridleway ( most sections also suitable for walking and cycling) (2.48mb PDF)

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Local Events

May

June

8th June Sawley Village Plant Sale Sawley Village Hall, nr. Clitheroe 11.00-4.00.

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Slaidburn Steam & Vintage Vehicle Display Steam Engines, Vintage Cars, Vintage Tractors, Fairground Organs, Craft Fair, Side Shows, Rural Crafts, and Children's Fairground.

The Bowland Festival Discover the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Experts who live and work in the area will show you why Bowland - with its magnificent wildlife and landscape - really is an outstanding place to visit. www.bowlandfestival.com

August

NORTHWEST FLY FISHING FESTIVALStocks Reservoir Fly Fishery  Sunday 17th August 2008 (Provsional) A new yearly event for all fly fishing enthusiasts and the best opportunity to try out and learn about this fascinating sport and pastime. Festival Web Site

Ribble Valley Vintage Club Vintage car ralley Military Section, Steam Engines, Lorries, Tractors, Barn Engines, Equipment, Trade Stands, Motor Cycles, Auto Jumble, Cars, Cycles & Model Craft Tent, Arena Events, Catering, Fairground, Bar.Vintage Auction on the Saturday.

September

Hodder Valley Agricultural Show Traditional agricultural and horticultural show for the whole family with many attractions including cattle, sheep, heavy horses, vintage tractors, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts. www.hoddervalleyshow.co.uk

 

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Holden Clough Plant Nursery

Holden Clough Nursery, Holden, Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4PF
Telephone:  01200 447615 Facsimile: 01200 447197
E-mail: peterfoleyhcn@hotmail.co.uk

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