Dunsop Bridge Easy Access Trail
Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Dunsop Bridge Tramper Trail v2Photo: Sarah Dornan, Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
An easy access trail which takes in the wonderful scenery of the Dunsop Valley. Take care on unpavemented road sections. Be aware of timber wagons using the road. Expect livestock and keep dogs under effective control.
Disabled Ramblers Category 1 - suitable for Trampers, Wheelchairs and Pushchairs
"Walking safely" information available at www.forestofbowland.com
Walkers are advised to carry OS Explorer map OL41.
Dunsop Bridge is the gateway to the Trough of Bowland and derives its name from the hump back bridge over the River Dunsop. It is calculated to be the nearest village to the centre of the British Isles. To mark this achievement there is a unique telephone box sited on the village green. A farming community at heart, most of the properties in and around the village are owned by two major landowners; the Duchy of Lancaster and United Utilities. In addition, the Forestry Commission manages large forestry plantations in Bowland.
The Dunsop Valley is a well-known hotspot for wildlife with spring and summer the best time to view curlew, lapwing, reed bunting, oystercatcher, redshank and dipper.
This route offers two options: a shorter walk of 1.5 miles and a longer route of almost 5 miles.
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