There are plenty of places to explore close to The Forest pub, which is located on the edge of the Forest of Bowland. Market towns, country parks and local landmarks are all within easy reach. After a day in the fresh air, enjoy a meal in the open-kitchen restaurant, which adds to the great atmosphere and then a cosy night’s sleep in the contemporary en-suite guest bedrooms.

MALHAM COVE

Malham Cove is a huge curving amphitheatre-shaped cliff formation of limestone rock. The vertical face of the cliff stretches up 70 meters. The top of the cove is a large area of deeply eroded limestone pavement, which is particularly usual in the UK. It also protects a pair of nesting peregrine falcons, which can be viewed during the summer months. For fans of the film ‘Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows’, Harry & Hermione set up camp in a tent on the Limestone Pavement at the top of Malham Cove.

Wycoller Country Park

A 20 minute drive from the Forest pub is the pretty hamlet of Wycoller. Part of the country park, Wycoller is most famous for its Bronte connection. Today Wycoller Hall stands in ruins but the Hall was believed to have been the inspiration for Charlotte Bronte’s novel, ‘Jane Eyre’. The ruins of the hall stand next to Wycoller Beck, which flows through the village and can be crossed by 7 ancient bridges, the oldest dating back 1000 years. A beautiful location to spend a few hours outdoors.

LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE

Located 2 miles outside of Skipton on the Broughton Hall Estate, the Land Rover Experience provides the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Land over and head off-road. There are various activities on offer, including half and full day experiences, treks and taster introductions.

Grand Tour of Pendle Cycle Route

The Grand Tour of Pendle Cycle Route will take you through rugged Pennine moorland, and on towards the rural splendour of the Ribble Valley before returning amidst the industrial heritage of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Corridor. Almost entirely on quiet roads, the tour is a challenging ride with stunning views and plenty of places to stop and take in the local atmosphere. You can start and finish the route in Burnley.