Wildlife in the Forest of Bowland A.O.N.B.

Wildlife in the Forest of Bowland A.O.N.B.

This site aims to bring together information about the wildlife of the Forest of Bowland A.O.N.B. (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and surrounding area.

Forest of Bowland wildlife hot spots Location of Wildlife Blogs

1 Leighton Moss Location map...
Largest remaining reedbeed in north-west England. Bitterns, Egrets, Marsh Harriers, overwintering wildfowl.
RSPB Reserve
SD476749 Lat: 54.16700673 Long: -2.80263

pdf leafletLEM-2307-09-10_Leighton Moss final lft.pdf


2 Roeburndale Woods Location map...
One of the largest areas of ancient semi-natural woodland in Lancashire.Woodland birds. Interesting flora.
SSSI
SD 609657 Lat: 54.08320985 Long: -2.59848118


3 Crook o Lune Caton Location map...
Wooded river banks walks, bluebell woods. One footpath skirts Aughton Woods SSSI LWT nature reserve
SD520648 Lat: 54.076736 Long: -2.732935

pdf leafletLune_Valley_Ramble.pdf
pdf leafletAughton_Woods_Leaflet.pdf


4 Caton Moor windfarm Location map...
Bridleway across the moor to the Littledale road, superb views and easy access to good blanket bog and heather moor.
SD570644 Lat: 54.073712 Long: -2.656937


5 Calf Hill and Cragg Woods south of Caton Location map...
Woodland. No access to the woods themselves. Road runs along one boundary, nearby parking and footpath to adjacent access land.
SD544618 Lat: 54.050124 Long: -2.695491


6 Kesden Road Bowland Knotts Location map...
Moorland, and fantastic views
SD727607 Lat: 54.04132974 Long: -2.41906822


7 Birk Bank and Clougha (SSSI) Location map...
Mosaic of upland habitats
SD525604 Lat: 54.037802 Long: -2.724341


8 Jubilee Tower Location map...
Open moorland and access to the highest point in the Forest of Bowland
SD541573 Lat: 54.010004 Long: -2.699826


9 Forrest Hills Location map...
Daubenton’s bats, waders
SD496571 Lat: 54.00783812 Long: -2.77148366

Web site: Forrest Hills


10 Gisburn Forest Location map...
Forest walks Bird Hide. Views of the reservoir. Woodland birds, fungi.
Forest walks
SD732565 Lat: 54.00391 Long: -2.41011


11 Stocks Reservoir Location map...
Plenty to see circular walk. Great Crested Grebe, Waterfowl, Woodland Birds, Deer.
SD717554 Lat: 53.9943 Long: -2.4325


12 Abbeystead Location map...
Overwintering wildfowl on reservoir. Red Grouse, merlins and Hen Harriers on moors.
SD564542 Lat: 53.9827427 Long: -2.67096519


13 Langden Valley in the Trough of Bowland Location map...
Stonechats, Curlews, Oystercatchers, Lapwings, Red Grouse and higher up Hen Harrier, Peregrine Falcon. Parking available
SD632511 Lat: 53.955102 Long: -2.560847


14 Dunsop Valley Location map...
Curlew, lapwings, oystercatchers, redshanks, Dippers. Higher up Hen Harrier, Peregrine Falcon. Parking and Toilets in the village.
SD654515 Lat: 53.958914 Long: -2.527199


15 Barnacre Reservoir Location map...
End of April into early May, Icelandic-breeding Whimbrels who feed on the farmland of the central plain, roost at Barnacre Reservoir.
SD526478 Lat: 53.92431 Long: -2.72315


16 Parlick and Fair Snape Fell Location map...
Blanket Bog
SD598445 Lat: 53.92071829 Long: -2.61903763


17 Caldertop Cottage Public Bird Hide Location map...
Upland pasture. Lapwing, curlew and redshank. Short walk from parking at Calder Vale and limited parking near the hide at Higher Landskill Farm.
SD538458 Lat: 53.9064 Long: -2.703

pdf leafletCalderVale_CobbleHey.pdf
pdf leafletCalderVale_PeewitsPheasants.pdf


18 Calder Vale Location map...
Lapwing, curlew and redshank
SD536449 Lat: 53.9083 Long: -2.712


19 Bleasdale Location map...
Public Bird Hide wet grass land with scrapes for waders, Hare Hot spot, limited parking at the hide.
SD581453 Lat: 53.9022 Long: -2.6384


20 Moor Piece Location map...
No public access but lots to see from the road
LWT
SD693448 Lat: 53.89746063 Long: -2.47106552

pdf leafletMoorPiece.pdf


21 Worsaw Hill Location map...
Calcareous grassland
SD778433 Lat: 53.88590283 Long: -2.33914375


22 Cross Hill Quarry Location map...
Good public access limestone grassland flowers
LWT
SD745434 Lat: 53.88567518 Long: -2.38883972

pdf leafletCross-Hill-Quarry.pdf


23 Brock Valley Nature Trail Location map...
Rich valley woodland Bluebells
SD548430 Lat: 53.88181131 Long: -2.68784165

pdf leafletBrockBridges_highres.pdf


24 Salt Hill Quarry Location map...
Good public access Geology trail and limestone grassland flowers
LWT SSSI
SD758427 Lat: 53.87946498 Long: -2.37288594

pdf leafletSalthill-Quarry.pdf


25 Beacon Fell Country Park Location map...
Woodland, moorland and farmland
SD566418 Lat: 53.87844 Long: -2.65886

pdf leafletBrockBridges_highres.pdf


26 Pendle Hill Location map...
Lapwings, Curlew, Golden Plovers.
SD788400 Lat: 53.86204369 Long: -2.3160553

pdf leafletOgdenRes.pdf
pdf leafletBlackMoss.pdf


Under construction but would welcome any suggestions, especially for any not well known. Please suggest location and why.

Forest Of Bowland SSSI's

Bowland Fells SSSI/SPA - moorland and blanket bog covers a large area of the Bowland Fells
Keasden Moor SSSI - wet heathland with marsh gentian SD 725664 English Nat. Profile (PDF)
Austwick and Lawkland Mosses SSSI - raised mire SD 762665 English Nat. Profile (PDF)
Hesley Moss SSSI - basin raised mire SD783602
Crocket Moss SSSI - valley bog
White Moss SSSI - valley bog SD 792546 English Nat. Profile (PDF)