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Welcome to the Lancashire Countryside
Service
Events Calendar 2007.
This activity programme is designed to help you discover and enjoy more of the
beauty of Lancashire’s Countryside. It includes guided walks and rambles,
open days and children’s activities, the majority of which are FREE!
For more information and bookings please telephone 01995 640557
Things you need to know…
· A leader will be at the start of each event to welcome you and in case
of bad weather advise of any changes.
· We regret that dogs are not permitted on any of the events, with the
exception of guide or hearing dogs.
· On all our events children must be accompanied by an adult, though
some events are not suitable for children.
· Please dress appropriately for the location and the weather. Waterproofs
and walking boots are recommended for all moderate and difficult walks. If in
doubt please get in touch. Wherever possible the events do not require booking,
but when they do, this is because numbers are limited, and you are advised to
book early to avoid disappointment. So, get your coat on and please Step Outside.
Trampers
These all terrain electric buggies are designed specifically to cover rough
ground, mud and grass. They are available for use by people with limited mobility,
free of charge, on walks marked with the Tramper Friendly symbol.
Numbers are limited so it is essential to book in advance. If you have not used
one before you will be asked to arrive early so that you can learn to use the
tramper safely. Tel 01995 640557 to book.
KEY
 Trampers
are available on many events but they need to be booked in advance on 01995
640557. |
 Something
for everyone to join in with. |
 
Events especially designed for children ranging from the ages 6 to 14 and
14 to 18. |
 Walk
which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. |
 A
difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct
clothing and equipment |
 Events
arranged around the use of a cycle or Mountain Bike. |
 Booking
required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel
01995 640557 |
 A
small charge to cover the costs of experts or materials. |
| Pack a Lunch: Pack your lunch and plenty to drink | Toilets: Toilets are available at/or near the start of the event. |
| Public Transport: Events are easily accessible by public transport, contact Travel Line 0870 608 2 608 | |
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Useful phone numbers
Lancashire Countryside Service main office 01772 534709
Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Country Park 01995 640557
Wycoller Country Park 01282 870253
Spring Wood Picnic Site 01254 825187
For details of public transport call Travel line 0870 608 2 608
Or visit www.transportforlancashire.com/
and go to Jouney Planner
JUNIOR RANGERS BEACON FELL
Description: Have a wild time! Wildlife club for children
aged 6 to 14. First Saturday of every month.
For more information and to book please ring 01995 640557
| Saturday 6th January | Saturday 7th July |
| Saturday 3rd February | Saturday 4th August |
| Saturday 3rd March | Saturday 1st September |
| Saturday 7th April | Saturday 6th October |
| Saturday 5th May | Saturday 3rd November |
| Saturday 2nd June | Saturday 1st December |
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 12noon
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre 
.
Places Available: 20
Toilets: yes
CONSERVATION CREW BEACON FELL
Description: Want to gain experience of the work of a ranger?
Aged 14 to 18? Then put on some suitable clothing, bring your lunch and get
ready to join in. Second Saturday of every month.
For more information and to book please ring 01995 640557
| Saturday 13th January | Saturday 11th August |
| Saturday 10th March | Saturday 8th September |
| Saturday 14th April | Saturday 13th October |
| Saturday 12th May | Saturday 10th November |
| Saturday 9th June | Saturday 8th December |
| Saturday 14th July |
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Carwags, Beacon Fell Country Park
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 30
Toilets: yes
FAMILY FUN BEACON FELL
Description: Fun activities for all the family. Children to
be accompanied by an adult. For more information please ring 01995 640557.
| Wednesday 25th July | Wednesday 15th August |
| Wednesday 1st August | Wednesday 22nd August |
| Wednesday 8th August | Wednesday 29th August |
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Toilets: yes
SEASONAL ACTIVITIES IN WYCOLLER
Description: Seasonal art and craft activities for the family
to try. Children to be accompanied by an adult.
For more information please ring 01282 870253
| Tuesday 13th February WINTER | Tuesday 29th May SUMMER |
| Tuesday 10th April SPRING | Tuesday 28th August AUTUMN |
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Country Park 
Toilets: yes
COUNTRYSIDE EVENTS CALENDAR 2007
Wednesday 10th
Quarry Walk (Lee Quarry)
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Behind Kingfisher Business Park off Newchurch
Rd (A681) Stacksteads 
Description: A close look at the fascinating industrial archaeology
trail of Lee Quarry, an insight into quarrying on a massive scale. For more
information and to book please ring 01995 640557
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Sunday 21st
Winter Walk Preston Junction
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Gujarat Centre South Meadow Lane, Preston, off
Fishergate Hill Road, Preston 
Description: Winter walk around this local nature reserve.
Public Transport: yes
Saturday 10th
Winter Wonder
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley 
Description: A walk around the ancient woodland of Spring Wood,
learn how to identify trees when the leaves are gone.
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Sunday 11th
Clowbridge Circuits
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Clowbridge Reservoir lower car park, Dunnockshaw
Description: Stuck for choice on the splendid numerous circuits
created on the Clowbridge Reservoir catchment, accompanied by trampers. To book
a Tramper please ring 01995 640557
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 14th
Bird Feeders
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: Find out what our feathered friends like to eat
and make them a tasty treat.
Toilets: yes
Saturday 17th
Rambling beyond Trawden
Start: To coincide with bus timetable - Finish:
6 hours later
Meeting Point: Trawden bus turning circle SD 9115 3855
Description: A testing walk, taking in the Lumb Spout waterfall
and the landscapes of Widdup Moor area. The walk will cover around 10miles looking
at moorland management.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 21st
Quarrying and Landscape
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Quarry St, off Market St (A671), Shawforth 
Description: A chance for everyone to enjoy the exercise and
scenery of the landscaped valley and moorland of Landgate and Whitworth moor.
For more information and to book please ring 01995 640557
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 28th
Roddlesworth Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Roddlesworth Café, Tockholes 
Description: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Roddlesworth on this easy to moderate
walk. For more information and to book please ring 01254 55423
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Sunday 4th
Moss and Landgate Quarries
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Shawforth Chapel, Shawforth
Description: A chance to enjoy the scenery of the newly landscaped
Landgate Quarry and Whitworth Moor, accompanied by Trampers. To book a Tramper
please ring 01995 640557.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Sunday 18th
Exploration with Map and Compass
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: An all day workshop teaching the basics of navigation.
(Adults Only).
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 15
Toilets: yes
Sunday 18th
Beginnings of Spring Walk Preston Junction
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Gujarat Centre, Preston
Description: Easy, family walk around Preston Junction local
nature reserve, looking for signs of spring.
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 21st
Quarry Walk (Lee Quarry)
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Behind Kingfisher Business Park off Newchurch
Rd (A681) Stacksteads
Description: A close look at the fascinating industrial archaeology
trail of Lee Quarry, an insight into quarrying on a massive scale.
For more information and to book please ring 01995 640557.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 28th
Witton Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Blackburn
Description: Enjoy a lovely meander around the sights of Pleasington.
For more information and to book please ring 01254 55423.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Tuesday 3rd
Easter Cards
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller
Description: Easter card making for the family to try. Children
to be accompanied by an adult. For more information please ring 01282
870253.
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 4th
Easter eggs
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: Help the ranger create and decorate giant paper
mache eggs. Children to be accompanied by an adult.
Toilets: yes
Sunday 8th
Easter Egg Competition
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: Paint an egg competition (bring your own hard-boiled
eggs). Egg rolling competitions.
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 11th
Scavenger Hunt
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park 
Description: Come and hunt in the Fleetwood Jungle and learn
about the wildlife on site
Public Transport: yes
Saturday 21st
Tramper Trek Preston Junction
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Continental Hotel, Preston
Description: A chance to enjoy the nature of Preston Junction
with our Trampers accompanied by a ranger.
Packed Lunch: yes
Tramper Users please BOOK
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 25th
Sunnyhurst Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre 
Description: Come and see the views form the Jubilee Tower.
Bookings Essential. For more information and to book please ring 01254
55423.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Saturday 5th
Friends of Spring Wood Open Day
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley
Description: Come and learn new skills, enjoy the stalls and
take a guided walk around Spring Wood.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Monday 7th
Spring at Spring Wood
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley
Description: Come and see the famous carpet of bluebells at
Spring Wood. A chance to learn about our native spring flowers.
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 9th
Wildflower Tramper event
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Scorton Picnic Site 
Description: A chance to learn about the wild flowers of Scorton
picnic site. This event is suitable for Trampers.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Friday 11th
Moorland Walk
Start: 9.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Garstang Discovery Centre 
Description: A strenuous moorland walk over Access Land. A
chance to look at the moorland management that benefits rare wildlife. Transport
by minibus from Garstang to start of walk and return.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes to Garstang
Saturday 12th
Spring Wood by Train
Start: 11.15am - Finish: 3.00pm ish
Meeting Point: Whalley Railway Station
Description: Let the train take the strain. Take the train
to Whalley station to enjoy a circular walk around the countryside surrounding
Whalley village, passing through the ancient woodland of Spring Wood, easy to
moderate walk.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Sunday 13th
Boulsworth Hill and Beyond
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: An exploration of open access land after climbing
to the summit of Boulsworth Hill for lunch. Afternoon tea (optional) at the
Coldwell Inn Activity Centre. Moderate to Hard Walk.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 30
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 23rd
Roddlesworth Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Roddleworth Café, Tockholes
Description: Come and join us on this lovely Walk. For more
information and to book please ring 01254 55423 (Family to Moderate Walk)
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Saturday 26th
A walk through Middle Earth?
Start: 9.00am - Finish: 1.00pm
Meeting Point: War memorial Hurst Green Village 
Description: Did the Ribble Valley provide geographical inspiration
for J R R Tolkien's, 'The Lord of the Rings'? To try to decide we will take
a walk through the countryside around Hurst Green, or should I say Hobbiton,
to identify possible landmarks featured in this popular book.
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Sunday 27th
Cycle Ride Preston Junction
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Town Brow Car Park Preston
Description: Guided bike ride through undiscovered parts of
Preston from Cuerden Valley Park to Preston Junction.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 10
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 30th
Walk in the Woods
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: Ever wondered what make trees special? Join the
ranger on a walk of discovery with activities to help us find out more about
why trees are great.
Toilets: yes
Sunday 3rd
Wildflower Walk
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Crook O'Lune Car Park SD5215 6475 
Description: A chance to join the Rangers for a walk along
the River Lune, looking at the rich diversity of the wayside flowers.
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 6th
Map and Compass
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: An all day workshop, teaching the basics of navigation.
For more information and to book ring 01995 640557.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Sunday 10th
World of Wool
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller
Description: Sheep shearing and spinning demonstrations. Crafts
associated with sheep.
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 13th
Evening Meander
Start: 7.00pm - Finish: 9.00pm
Meeting Point: Marles Wood, Dinckley 
Description: A relaxing stroll along the banks of the River
Ribble looking at summer flowers and searching for signs of wildlife.
Thursday 14th
A Fairsnape Ramble
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: A guided walk onto the open access moorland of
Fairsnape Fell. At 520meters with commanding views this ranger led walk will
inspire you to explore Bowland further.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Saturday 16th
Cliviger Loop
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Clowbridge Car Park
Description: Discover the bridleways in this part of the world
on a twenty-mile circuit that will involve some steep gradients and rough surfaces.
Hard Walk/ Mountain bike route. Bikes must be in good order and helmets must
be worn. Booking essential.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 20th
Witton Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Blackburn
Description: Join us on one of our monthly Tramper Outings.
For more information and to book please ring 01254 55423.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Thursday 21st
Mary Towneley Loop in a Day
Start: Assemble 8.00am for prompt 8.30am start - Finish:
6.00pm approx
Meeting Point: Clowbridge
Description: National Bike Week just got serious. Tough in
terms of gradients and surfaces this is for the serious mountain biker. Its
50 miles long and will take around 11 hours. Bikes must be in good order and
helmets must be worn. Booking essential, as numbers are limited for safety reasons.
(Hard /Challenge Cycle).
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Saturday 23rd
Clowbridge Mountain Bike Ride
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Clowbridge
Description: 3-4 hour off road route for families. Bikes must
be in good working order and helmets must be worn. Children should be 11yrs
and older.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Sunday 24th
Limestone Hushings
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: A walk led by Peter Short and archaeologist David
Taylor, looking at the history and natural history of hushings.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 30
Toilets: yes
Sunday 24th
Flower Power
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Scorton Picnic Site
Description: See Scortons meadows at their best and learn about
the wildflowers.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes - in Tramper trailer
Sunday 8th
The Wildlife of Wycoller
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: Go in search of birds and animals in the Wycoller
valley, while having a look at the wealth of botanical interest to be found
here.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Saturday 21st
The Wonders of Warton Crag
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Warton Crag Car Park 
Description: Warton Crag is a limestone hill rising to a height
of 163meters, overlooking Morecambe Bay. This is a moderate walk with fine views,
looking at this valuable site for butterflies.
Public Transport: yes
Sunday 22nd
Coastal Safari
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Conder Green Car Park 
Description: A chance to experience the coastal way at Conder
green with trampers accompanied by a ranger.
Packed Lunch: yes
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Saturday 28th
Summer Wildlife
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley
Description: A chance to learn how to identify trees by their
leaves and look for tell tale signs of wildlife in Spring Wood.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Tuesday 7th & 14th
Scarecrow Making
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller
Description: Make a scarecrow. Children to be accompanied by
an adult. For more information please ring 01282 870253.
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 15th
Lets go fly a kite!
Start: 12.00noon - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park
Description: Up to the highest height and send it soaring!
Come learn how to make your own kite and see if it will fly.
Public Transport: yes
Wednesday 15th
Badger Walk and Talk
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: A chance to learn about Britain's best, loved
mammal. An indoor slideshow followed by a short walk to look for signs of badger
activity.
Places Available: 20
Toilets: yes
Saturday 18th
Guided Walk with Trampers
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Crook O'Lune Picnic Site
Description: A chance for everyone to enjoy the exercise and
the beauty of the Crook O'Lune and the Lune Millennium Park cycleway. For more
information and to book please ring 01995 640557.
Event Type: Family Walk
Packed Lunch: yes
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes
Sunday 19th
Countryside Day
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller
Description: Displays and activities associated with the countryside.
Try your hand at pond dipping & minibeast hunting or willow weaving!
Toilets: yes
Tuesday 21st
Minibeasts
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller
Description: Find out about those mini beasties. Children to
be accompanied by an adult. For more information please ring 01282 870253.
Toilets: yes
Saturday 25th
Herbal Walk
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 12.00noon
Meeting Point: Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park
Description: An introduction to medicinal use of plants with
a local Medical Herbalist.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Saturday 1st
Rambling beyond Trawden
Start: to coincide with bus timetable - Finish:
6 hours later
Meeting Point: Trawden bus turning circle SD 9115 3855
Description: A testing walk, taking in the Lumb Spout waterfall
and the landscapes of Widdup Moor area. The walk will cover around 10miles looking
at moorland management.
Packed Lunch: yes
Public Transport: yes
Sunday 16th
In Search of Fungi, Mosses and Ferns
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: Fungi you can eat and those you can't! Bring a
hand lens and book on fungi if you have them.
Toilets: yes
Saturday 22nd
Fungi with the Fun Guy
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whally
Description: Come and help search for the many different types
of mushrooms and toadstools around Spring Wood. Please bring a reference book
if you have one.
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Saturday 29th
Beyond Boulsworth
Start: 9.30am - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: A guided walk beyond Boulsworth Hill for 10miles
looking at moorland management.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes
Saturday 29th
Tramper Friendly Walk on Longridge Fell
Start: 11.30am - Finish: 1.30pm
Meeting Point: Longridge Fell Temple End Car Park 
Description: A walk exploring the forestry tracks along Longridge
Fell.
Packed Lunch: Yes
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: Yes (In Tramper Trailer)
Saturday 6th
Brontë Country Discovery Walk
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 5.30pm
Meeting Point: Trawden Road Car Park, Wycoller Country Park
Description: Enjoy magnificent moorland scenery on the minibus
(£3.50 per person) journey to Haworth, with running commentary
by Park Ranger Peter Short, who is your guide on a literary exploration of the
landscape, which inspired the famous Bronte novels. Tea break at Ponden Mill
on the walk.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 14, but possibly 28 if sufficient interest
Toilets: yes
Sunday 14th
World of Wood Day
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Country Park
Description: Tree planting and discovery walk. Crafts associated
with wood. Special Willow workshop course (Sat & Sun: £30
per person).
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Saturday 20th
Eid Extravaganza
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meet Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller
Description: Come and be a part of Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations
at Wycoller Country Park, there will be children activities, henna painting,
displays and much more.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Wednesday 24th
Bird Boxes
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: Build your own bird box and find out about the
birds that could move in.
Toilets: yes
Saturday 3rd
Experience Bowland
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Rigg Lane Car Park SD 5264 6037 
Description: Join the rangers for a guided walk over Clougha
pike to ward stone summit looking at moorland management.
Packed Lunch: yes
Saturday 3rd
Diwali Children's Activity.
Start: Time to be decided closer to the day - Finish:
Time to be decided closer to the day
Meeting Point: Gujarat Hindu Centre, Preston
Description: Join in the fun of the Diwali Children activities.
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Sunday 4th
Diwali Celebrations
Start: 5.00pm - Finish: 7.00pm
Meeting Point: Gujarat Hindu Centre, Preston
Description: Come see lamps, made by children, lighting up
Preston Junction for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Booking Required: Trampers Only
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes
Saturday 17th
Map and Compass
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: An all day workshop, teaching the basics of navigation.
For more information and to book ring 01995 640557.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Sunday 25th
Discovery Walk
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller
Description: Historic buildings and a wealth of natural history
interest in a journey through village, woodland and wild moorland scenery.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes
Sunday 2nd
Tree Dressing
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Scorton Picnic Site
Description: Celebrate the wonder of trees with this old custom
revived at Scorton.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Sunday 9th
Christmas Cards, Crafts and Carols
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller
Description: Christmas card making and crafts at Pepper Hill
Barn with musicians playing in the Aisled Barn. Mince pies and hot drinks in
Aisled Barn at 3.30p.m. (For those who booked only).
Places Available: 24 for crafts only
Toilets: yes
Saturday 15th
Christmas Story Telling
Start: - Finish:
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell
Description: Come to the Bowland Visitor Centre and listen
to the stories of Christmas.
Toilets: yes
|
Beacon Fell Country Park |
Warton Crag |
|
Wycoller Country Park |
Clowbridge |
|
Scorton Picnic Site |
Witton Country Park, Blackburn |
|
Preston |
Marles Wood |
|
Rigg Lane |
Hurst Green |
|
Longridge |
Roddlesworth |
|
Spring Wood Picnic Site |
Garstang |
|
Fleetwood Marsh |
Sunnyhurst Woods |
|
Crook O'Lune |
Lee Quarry |
|
Conder Green |
Landgate & Moss Quarries |