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Calder Vale Church
Packhorse Bridge, Bleasdale
South & West Bowland
Garstang is situated on the River Wyre. The history of this market town goes back thousands of years, with Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts found in the area, but there is no actual record until the Domesday Book, when it was designated as Cherestanc. One of Lancashire’s oldest traditional street markets, first established in the 14th century, is still going strong and is held every Thursday on the High Street.
Along the road from Garstang is Scorton, developed around the cotton mills and railway in the 19th century. The village is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists as well as nature lovers.
There are some lovely walking opportunities in nearby Grizedale, with
a climb up Nicky Nook or through the beautiful, wooded valley. A more leisurely easy-access trail starts from Scorton Picnic Site.
Beacon Fell is a great base for a day’s exploring - including a woodland and sculpture trail and a climb to the summit for spectacular panoramic views. On- site is the Bowland Visitor Centre café for a refreshment stop, or venture
a little further for ice cream at Rosy
Goat or Farm on the Fell, or a coffee or something stronger at Wild Fox Distillery.
Calder Vale, despite its remote and beautiful setting, is very much a working village and you can still hear the clatter of the weaving looms when the mill is working.
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Walk:
l Delph Quarry Circular: www.forestofbowland.com/ walking#47400861
Highlight:
l Brock Valley bluebells in the spring