Forest of Bowland National Landscape (Dunsop Bridge gateway)
Dunsop Bridge, Clitheroe, BB7 3AY · Blackburn & Burnley
The Forest of Bowland is a protected landscape covering 803 sq km of rural Lancashire and Yorkshire, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964 — it's a whole area to explore rather than a single attraction. The village of Dunsop Bridge, at the entrance to the Trough of Bowland, makes a great family starting point: the Ordnance Survey has declared it the official centre of the British Isles, and kids can feed the resident ducks by the river. Puddleducks tea room serves homemade food and even sells duck food.
Spark Hub tip: This is a large area, not one site — Dunsop Bridge, Beacon Fell and Gisburn Forest all sit within it. Look for the BT phone box marking the centre of Great Britain, unveiled by Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Address
- Dunsop Bridge, Clitheroe, BB7 3AY
- Price
- Check their website before you set off
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Village car park at Dunsop Bridge (charges not verified)
- Facilities
- Village car park · Puddleducks tea room and country store · Riverside grassy banks for picnics
- Phone
- 01200 448000
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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