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Join us for an unforgettable day at New Laund Farm, nestled in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. Spread across 400 hectares, the farm rises from the banks of the River Hodder to moorland fells at a height of 400 metres. Positioned on a stunning limestone outcrop, New Laund Farm offers breathtaking views of the Hodder Valley, encircled by some of the highest land in Bowland. Please bring a packed lunch with you.
This walk is suitable for people who use a powered all-terrain wheelchair. We have 2 all-terrain wheelchairs to borrow for this event. Please contact Access the Dales if you wish to borrow one of them.
📆 Date: Thursday 11th July
⏰Time: 11am
📍Location: New Laund Farm, Whitewell, Clitheroe BB7 3BN
🥾 Length of walk: 4 miles
Farm Highlights:
Livestock: Home to 1,000 breeding Swaledale and Lonk sheep, 40 Holstein Friesian dairy cattle, and 30 Aberdeen Angus beef cattle.
Facilities onsite:
On-site hard-standing parking
Wet weather shelter
Toilet block with disabled facilities
Hand washing stations
Some surfaced walking paths
Picnic area
Jonathan Smith, from Where2walk, will lead the walk and he will be joined by John Alp, who farms at New Laund. New Laund Farm, once part of a medieval deer park, is now part of the Whitewell Estate, owned by the Duchy of Lancaster, under the King's stewardship. The farm features caves and swallow holes, suggesting that the area was a hub of human activity in prehistoric times. There are also some lime kilns scattered throughout the area.