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Access the Dales: Inclusive Guided Walk at New Laund Farm
- accessthedales
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
We’re delighted to invite you to join Access the Dales for an inclusive guided walk set in the beautiful landscape of the Whitewell Estate, within the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
Taking place on Wednesday 25th March 2026, this guided walk offers the chance to explore rugged countryside in a supportive, welcoming environment. The route has been planned with inclusion in mind and is particularly suited to participants who use specialist mobility equipment and enjoy natural, uneven terrain.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Meet: 10.30am
Walk starts: 11.00am
Location: New Laund Farm, Whitewell Estate
Parking is available onsite at New Laund Farm, and volunteers will be on hand to help direct you on arrival.
Accessibility and facilities
Participants should bring their own all‑terrain wheelchair or suitable mobility equipment and be prepared for uneven, natural surfaces. Please dress appropriately for variable weather conditions.
Accessible toilets are available at the Yacht Club, and a hot supper and drinks will be provided after the walk. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance where possible.
Finding us
New Laund Farm is located in a rural area where sat‑navs can sometimes be unreliable. For precise navigation, we recommend using What3words:
Enter these three words into the free What3words app or website to be taken directly to the New Laund Farm location.
Booking information
Places must be booked in advance, and all participants are asked to follow the guidance of the qualified Mountain Leader(s) throughout the event. The walk is designed to be inclusive, but please ensure it is suitable for your own abilities and equipment.
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible on 07715 964621 or email info.accessthedales@gmail.com.
About the landscape
New Laund Farm sits within the heart of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, an area celebrated for its sense of space, quiet, and dramatic upland scenery. The surrounding land rises from around 500 feet to over 1,500 feet above sea level, creating a rich mix of rolling valleys, open fell, and sweeping views across the Bowland hills. This varied elevation gives the area its distinctive character, with changing light, big skies, and a strong feeling of being immersed in nature.
The Whitewell Estate is shaped by centuries of farming and land management, resulting in a landscape that feels both wild and lived‑in. Ancient tracks, rough pasture, and upland moorland combine to offer a deeply atmospheric setting that rewards slow exploration. Walking here is about more than the route itself — it’s about pausing to take in the scale of the landscape, the sounds of wildlife, and the sense of freedom that comes from being in a truly special place.
This inclusive guided walk offers a chance to experience Bowland’s upland beauty together, sharing the journey through one of Lancashire’s most inspiring and quietly powerful landscapes.
