Sites and Facilities
Trails on Beacon Fell
FELLSIDE TRAIL MAP
The Fellside Trail is a circular route provided for mountain bikes to enjoy
the fell, with views across Bleasdale the route takes approximately one hour
to complete. Please remember to give way to walkers and wildlife and to wear
a cycling helmet at all times. For further information on horse riding
trails and car parking please contact The Ranger Service on 01995 61693.
Follow the blue waymarker posts.
SCHOOLS VISITING BEACON FELL
There are three trails available for primary school use, combining the
National Curriculum with the outdoors. The Math's, Science and Geography trails,
cover key stage 1 & 2 using a self guided pack, schools can use this information
in the classroom before and after visiting the Fell. We recommend that teachers
visit the Fell prior to the school's visit to see the trails and equipment
packs that are available. The packs contain equipment for each of the trails
and can be hired at a cost of 5 plus a 20 deposit (per pack). An orienteering
pack can be loaned and contains all the equipment to do the orienteering course
designed for primary school children.
At Quarry Wood car park there is a wheelchair trail from the car park to the Tarn. The path is metalled with a width of 1.6m and 120m in total. A steep section of the path has three level rest stops 10m apart. The Tarn offers a small picnic area and scenic views onto the island and across to Longridge Fell
BEACON FELL SCULPTURE TRAIL MAP
Starting at the 'Orme Sight' adjacent to the Visitor centre the trail leads
up to the summit of Beacon fell. A long the trail you will also come across
a snake, a bat and a 50ft heron. All the sculptures were carved by local artist
Thompson Dagnall from materials found in the locality. It is hoped that in
the future further sculptures will be added to this tail so keep your eyes
open!
WOODLAND TRAIL MAP
The Woodland trail takes about 40 minutes to complete, taking you past Larch Avenue, Shield Wood, Tarn Wood, Middle Wood and the Summit. As you go round the trail you will see the different species of trees that have been planted on the wood and the different habitats that they have created. Please follow the Red waymarker posts.
Bowland Visitor Centre