Sites and Facilities
Facilities on Beacon Fell
Beacon Fell has a wide range of facilities to offer the visitor, from short walks and trails to a cup of tea and a slice of cake. For more information please select one of the options from the list.
Carwags Barbeque Area
Carwags car park and picnic area is linked to the Fell by a footpath which passes through Loud Gate Wood and is the only place on the Fell where barbecuing and stoves are permitted. You can either use the barbecue grates provided or use your own stoves.
Disabled Facilities The site consists of a level tarmac car park with a tarmac ramp leading to
a toilet block. There is a seperate disabled facility located at the rear of
the toilet block which requires a RADOR key to enter. In addition both the ladies
and Gents each have wheelchair accessible toilets. The toilets are within 30m.
of the car park.
Two all terrain electric buggies are available for use by people with limited
mobility at Beacon Fell Country Park. These outdoor activity buggies are designed
specifically to cover rough ground, mud and grass safely. We have constructed
three "tramper trails" around the Fell offering you the chance to
enjoy a real countryside experience. These buggies are available for use free
of charge but it is essential that you book in advance by telephone the Visitor
Centre on 01995 640557.
Orienteering Courses On Beacon Fell
There are two orienteering courses on the Fell. The first one covers the whole of the Fell starting from Quarry car park and can be divided into three courses 4.1km using all 14 controls, 2.5km using 10 controls and 1.4km using 6 controls with a 1:10,000 scale map. The second course is designed for primary school children and uses the area to the rear of the Bowland Visitor Centre, which is divided into two different courses, 0.6km using 6 controls and 0.9km using 8 controls with a 1:13,000 scale map. You can obtain both packs from the Bowland Visitor Centre for a small charge. If you wish you can purchase certificates for each child completing the course.Click here for more detailed information on the Orienteering Course
Spade Meadow
In winter you may use the slopes of Spade Meadow for sledging and skiing, but please use the stiles and gates for access. Enjoy yourself and have fun but please remember to close all gates and keep dogs under control. AND WRAP UP WARM!
Beacon Fell Summit
A triangulation pillar is situated on the site of where the beacon would have stood. Records show that there was a beacon here as long ago as 1002 AD. Later maps show it as part of a chain used to warn of impending danger such as the approach of the Spanish Armada in 1588. More recent beacons have been used to celebrate such occasions as Coronations and Jubilees. Rising to a height of 266 metres above sea level the summit gives fantastic panoramic views of the Bowland Fell and Parlic Fell.
The Tarn
This one was created to provide a source of water for fire-fighting. It is now a valuable wildlife area, so the use of it by dogs can be disturbing to both flora and fauna. The new low mobility trail has been installed which leads to the Tarn from Quarry Wood Car park.
Bowland
Visitor Centre
Brock
Valley Self Guided trail
Disabled
Facilities
Environmental
Education
History
of the Fell
Natural
History
Trails
on the Fell
Beacon Fell Country Park Leaflet
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