Horse Riding

Horse riding in Bowland is largely aimed at those who bring their own horses. Due to the remoteness and accessibility of the Bowland Fells there aren’t any trekking centres in the Forest of Bowland AONB.

Lots House Circular Bridleway

Download the bridleway leaflet:

• Lots House Circular Bridleway (PDF, 1,900kb) high resolution for printing.
• Lots House Circular Bridleway (PDF, 254kb) low resolution for on-screen viewing.

North Lancashire Bridleway

The first phase of this ambitious project to develop a circular Bridleway in Bowland is complete, offering 47km of bridleway that cuts through the heart of the Forest of Bowland AONB.

Officers working on this project worked closely with local farmers and landowners who diversified their businesses to provide accommodation for walkers, cyclists and horse riders along the route. Eight out of nine of these accommodation providers are working farms and with many offering livery for horses.

The route travels from Halton on Lune near Lancaster before wending its way up the Roeburndale Valley over to Slaidburn and the Hodder Valley on the old Salter Fell Road, skirting Dunsop Bridge and Whitewell and finally on to Chipping.

There is a comprehensive leaflet that includes a map of the route and a list of accommodation providers, to obtain a copy call 01772 534709 or download the North Lancashire Bridleway Leaflet (PDF, 2.5mb).

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