Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens

Bowland Lambing Cobble Hey Farm

Footage taken as part of the Forest of Bowland AONB 'The Farming Seasons', featured in the 2019 Discover Bowland Guide.

Beacon Fell Country Park in Lancashire's Ribble Valley

Beacon Fell Country Park.
This superb rural country park is roughly 10 miles north of Preston and is signposted from Longridge, Broughton and Whalley. Overlooking the great Lancashire Plain, the park offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views across Lancashire. Specially managed to provide for the day-tripper with excellent free car parking and picnic areas, Beacon Fell provides the ideal day out for all the family.
The Beacon Fell Country Park consists of 110 hectares (271 acres) of woodland, moorland and farmland. The Beacon Fell summit is 266 metres (873 feet) above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay. On a clear day it is even possible to see the Isle of Man. There is an abundance of wildlife for those who are prepared to be observant. Rabbits and hares are frequent and are easily spotted. Roe deer are a little more elusive, but patience may well be rewarded! Stoats and weasels can be seen running across the road or clambering over the dry stone walls. As many as 11 species of dragonflies and damselflies may be seen around the ponds during the summer months.
Beacon Fell Country Park is one of the oldest in the country, being designated in 1970. It also provides an excellent base for Lancashire Countryside Ranger service, who provide help and advice for anyone who is interested in wildlife and the environment. There is a value-for-money café too, selling local-produced high-quality food and drink.
This video shows an example of what sights I recorded on a short day trip on Sunday 11th April 2010.
With many thanks
Simon Flory
Badger Specialist
badgerland.co.uk