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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.

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Tramper FriendlyTrampers are available on many events but they need to be booked in advance on 01995 640557. Family FunSomething for everyone to join in with.
Start Young 6-14Start Young 14-18 Events especially designed for children ranging from the ages 6 to 14 and 14 to 18. Moderate WalkWalk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes.
Hard WalkA difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Cycle EventEvents arranged around the use of a cycle or Mountain Bike.
Booking a mustBooking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557 Pay to goA 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 Meeting Point 1.
Places Available: 20
Toilets: yes
Start Young - Events especially designed for children ranging from the ages 6 to 14Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557

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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 Meeting Point 1
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 30
Toilets: yes

Start Young - Events especially designed for children ranging from the ages 14 to 18. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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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 Meeting Point 1
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.

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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 Meeting Point 2
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.

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COUNTRYSIDE EVENTS CALENDAR 2007

JANUARY


Wednesday 10th

Quarry Walk (Lee Quarry)
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Behind Kingfisher Business Park off Newchurch Rd (A681) Stacksteads Meeting Point 19
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


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 Meeting Point 4
Description: Winter walk around this local nature reserve.
Public Transport: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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FEBRUARY


Saturday 10th

Winter Wonder
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley Meeting Point 7
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Sunday 11th

Clowbridge Circuits
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Clowbridge Reservoir lower car park, Dunnockshaw Meeting Point 12
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 14th

Bird Feeders
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
Description: Find out what our feathered friends like to eat and make them a tasty treat.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.


Saturday 17th

Rambling beyond Trawden
Start: To coincide with bus timetable - Finish: 6 hours later
Meeting Point: Trawden bus turning circle SD 9115 3855 Meeting Point 2
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

Hard - Walk. A difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Wednesday 21st

Quarrying and Landscape
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Quarry St, off Market St (A671), Shawforth Meeting Point 20
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 28th

Roddlesworth Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Roddlesworth Café, Tockholes Meeting Point 16
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking a must - Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01254 55423. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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MARCH


Sunday 4th

Moss and Landgate Quarries
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Shawforth Chapel, Shawforth Meeting Point 20
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Sunday 18th

Exploration with Map and Compass
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: An all day workshop teaching the basics of navigation. (Adults Only).
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 15
Toilets: yes

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 18th

Beginnings of Spring Walk Preston Junction
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Gujarat Centre, Preston Meeting Point 4
Description: Easy, family walk around Preston Junction local nature reserve, looking for signs of spring.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 21st

Quarry Walk (Lee Quarry)
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Behind Kingfisher Business Park off Newchurch Rd (A681) Stacksteads Meeting Point 19
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 28th

Witton Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Blackburn Meeting Point 13
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Booking a must - Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01254 55423. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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APRIL


Tuesday 3rd

Easter Cards
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.


Wednesday 4th

Easter eggs
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
Description: Help the ranger create and decorate giant paper mache eggs. Children to be accompanied by an adult.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Sunday 8th

Easter Egg Competition
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: Paint an egg competition (bring your own hard-boiled eggs). Egg rolling competitions.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 11th

Scavenger Hunt
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park Meeting Point 8
Description: Come and hunt in the Fleetwood Jungle and learn about the wildlife on site
Public Transport: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.


Saturday 21st

Tramper Trek Preston Junction
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Continental Hotel, Preston Meeting Point 4
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 25th

Sunnyhurst Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre Meeting Point 18
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking a must - Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01254 55423. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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MAY


Saturday 5th

Friends of Spring Wood Open Day
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley Meeting Point 7
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Monday 7th

Spring at Spring Wood
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley Meeting Point 7
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 9th

Wildflower Tramper event
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Scorton Picnic Site Meeting Point 3
Description: A chance to learn about the wild flowers of Scorton picnic site. This event is suitable for Trampers.
Tramper Users please BOOK

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Friday 11th

Moorland Walk
Start: 9.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Garstang Discovery Centre Meeting Point 17
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

Hard - Walk. A difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Saturday 12th

Spring Wood by Train
Start: 11.15am - Finish: 3.00pm ish
Meeting Point: Whalley Railway Station Meeting Point 7
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes.


Sunday 13th

Boulsworth Hill and Beyond
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

Hard - Walk. A difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Wednesday 23rd

Roddlesworth Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Roddleworth Café, Tockholes Meeting Point 16
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557 Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Saturday 26th

A walk through Middle Earth?
Start: 9.00am - Finish: 1.00pm
Meeting Point: War memorial Hurst Green Village Meeting Point 15
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 27th

Cycle Ride Preston Junction
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Town Brow Car Park Preston Meeting Point 4
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Wednesday 30th

Walk in the Woods
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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JUNE


Sunday 3rd

Wildflower Walk
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Crook O'Lune Car Park SD5215 6475 Meeting Point 9
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes.


Wednesday 6th

Map and Compass
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
Description: An all day workshop, teaching the basics of navigation. For more information and to book ring 01995 640557.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 10th

World of Wool
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: Sheep shearing and spinning demonstrations. Crafts associated with sheep.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Wednesday 13th

Evening Meander
Start: 7.00pm - Finish: 9.00pm
Meeting Point: Marles Wood, Dinckley Meeting Point 14
Description: A relaxing stroll along the banks of the River Ribble looking at summer flowers and searching for signs of wildlife.

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes.


Thursday 14th

A Fairsnape Ramble
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
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

Hard - Walk. A difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Saturday 16th

Cliviger Loop
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Clowbridge Car Park Meeting Point 12
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

Events arranged around the use of a Cycle - Event. Cycle or Mountain Bike. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Wednesday 20th

Witton Tramper Trek
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Blackburn Meeting Point 13
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Booking a must - Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01254 55423. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Thursday 21st

Mary Towneley Loop in a Day
Start: Assemble 8.00am for prompt 8.30am start - Finish: 6.00pm approx
Meeting Point: Clowbridge Meeting Point 12
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

Cycle - Event. Cycle or Mountain Bike. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Saturday 23rd

Clowbridge Mountain Bike Ride
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Clowbridge Meeting Point 12
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

Cycle - Event. Cycle or Mountain Bike. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 24th

Limestone Hushings
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 24th

Flower Power
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Scorton Picnic Site Meeting Point 3
Description: See Scortons meadows at their best and learn about the wildflowers.
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: yes - in Tramper trailer

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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JULY


Sunday 8th

The Wildlife of Wycoller
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Saturday 21st

The Wonders of Warton Crag
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Warton Crag Car Park Meeting Point 11
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 22nd

Coastal Safari
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Conder Green Car Park Meeting Point 10
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557 Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Saturday 28th

Summer Wildlife
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whalley Meeting Point 7
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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AUGUST


Tuesday 7th & 14th

Scarecrow Making
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: Make a scarecrow. Children to be accompanied by an adult. For more information please ring 01282 870253.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.


Wednesday 15th

Lets go fly a kite!
Start: 12.00noon - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park Meeting Point 8
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.


Wednesday 15th

Badger Walk and Talk
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Saturday 18th

Guided Walk with Trampers
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Crook O'Lune Picnic Site Meeting Point 9
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Sunday 19th

Countryside Day
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: Displays and activities associated with the countryside. Try your hand at pond dipping & minibeast hunting or willow weaving!
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Tuesday 21st

Minibeasts
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: Find out about those mini beasties. Children to be accompanied by an adult. For more information please ring 01282 870253.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.


Saturday 25th

Herbal Walk
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 12.00noon
Meeting Point: Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park Meeting Point 8
Description: An introduction to medicinal use of plants with a local Medical Herbalist.
Tramper Users please BOOK

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557 Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.

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SEPTEMBER


Saturday 1st

Rambling beyond Trawden
Start: to coincide with bus timetable - Finish: 6 hours later
Meeting Point: Trawden bus turning circle SD 9115 3855 Meeting Point 2
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

Hard - Walk. A difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 16th

In Search of Fungi, Mosses and Ferns
Start: 1.30pm - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: Fungi you can eat and those you can't! Bring a hand lens and book on fungi if you have them.
Toilets: yes

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes.


Saturday 22nd

Fungi with the Fun Guy
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Spring Wood Picnic Site, Whally Meeting Point 7
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.


Saturday 29th

Beyond Boulsworth
Start: 9.30am - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
Description: A guided walk beyond Boulsworth Hill for 10miles looking at moorland management.
Packed Lunch: yes
Places Available: 12
Toilets: yes

Hard - Walk. A difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Saturday 29th

Tramper Friendly Walk on Longridge Fell
Start: 11.30am - Finish: 1.30pm
Meeting Point: Longridge Fell Temple End Car Park Meeting Point 6
Description: A walk exploring the forestry tracks along Longridge Fell.
Packed Lunch: Yes
Tramper Users please BOOK
Toilets: Yes (In Tramper Trailer)

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OCTOBER


Saturday 6th

Brontë Country Discovery Walk
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 5.30pm
Meeting Point: Trawden Road Car Park, Wycoller Country Park Meeting Point 2
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557 Pay - to - Go. A small charge to cover the costs of experts or materials.


Sunday 14th

World of Wood Day
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Country Park Meeting Point 2
Description: Tree planting and discovery walk. Crafts associated with wood. Special Willow workshop course (Sat & Sun: £30 per person).
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Pay - to - Go. A small charge to cover the costs of experts or materials. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Saturday 20th

Eid Extravaganza
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meet Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

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Wednesday 24th

Bird Boxes
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 3.30pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
Description: Build your own bird box and find out about the birds that could move in.
Toilets: yes

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with.

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NOVEMBER


Saturday 3rd

Experience Bowland
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Rigg Lane Car Park SD 5264 6037 Meeting Point 5
Description: Join the rangers for a guided walk over Clougha pike to ward stone summit looking at moorland management.
Packed Lunch: yes

Hard - Walk. A difficult walk, over rough terrain and long distances. Requires the correct clothing and equipment Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


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 Meeting Point 4
Description: Join in the fun of the Diwali Children activities.
Toilets: yes
Public Transport: yes

Events especially designed for children ranging from the ages 6 to 14 Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 4th

Diwali Celebrations
Start: 5.00pm - Finish: 7.00pm
Meeting Point: Gujarat Hindu Centre, Preston Meeting Point 4
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

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Saturday 17th

Map and Compass
Start: 10.00am - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
Description: An all day workshop, teaching the basics of navigation. For more information and to book ring 01995 640557.
Packed Lunch: yes
Toilets: yes

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557


Sunday 25th

Discovery Walk
Start: 10.30am - Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Pepper Hill Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

Moderate Walk - Walk which may include some uneven ground or steep slopes. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557

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DECEMBER


Sunday 2nd

Tree Dressing
Start: 11.00am - Finish: 2.00pm
Meeting Point: Scorton Picnic Site Meeting Point 3
Description: Celebrate the wonder of trees with this old custom revived at Scorton.
Tramper Users please BOOK

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Sunday 9th

Christmas Cards, Crafts and Carols
Start: 1.00pm - Finish: 4.00pm
Meeting Point: Aisled Barn, Wycoller Meeting Point 2
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

Family Fun - Something for everyone to join in with. Booking-a-must. Booking required, as spaces are limited, please book early. Tel 01995 640557 Tramper Friendly -  book in advance on 01995 640557.


Saturday 15th

Christmas Story Telling
Start: - Finish:
Meeting Point: Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell Meeting Point 1
Description: Come to the Bowland Visitor Centre and listen to the stories of Christmas.
Toilets: yes

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MEETING POINTS


Map showing location of Meeting Point Wycoller Country Park Beacon Fell Country Park Preston Scorton Picnic Site Warton Crag Crook O'Lune Rigg Lane Conder Green Fleetwood Marsh Garstang Longridge Spring Wood Picnic Site Hurst Green Marles Wood Witton Country Park Sunnyhurst Woods Roodlesworth Clowbridge Lee Quarry Landgate and Moss Quarries

Meeting Point 1 Beacon Fell Country Park Meeting Point 11 Warton Crag
Meeting Point 2 Wycoller Country Park Meeting Point 12 Clowbridge
Meeting Point 3 Scorton Picnic Site Meeting Point 13 Witton Country Park, Blackburn
Meeting Point 4 Preston Meeting Point 14 Marles Wood
Meeting Point 5 Rigg Lane Meeting Point 15 Hurst Green
Meeting Point 6 Longridge Meeting Point 16 Roddlesworth
Meeting Point 7 Spring Wood Picnic Site Meeting Point 17 Garstang
Meeting Point 8 Fleetwood Marsh Meeting Point 18 Sunnyhurst Woods
Meeting Point 9 Crook O'Lune Meeting Point 19 Lee Quarry
Meeting Point 10 Conder Green Meeting Point 20 Landgate & Moss Quarries

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