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View of the Forest of Bowland – Downham Village loop from Sawley

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View of the Forest of Bowland – Downham Village loop from Sawley

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View of the Forest of Bowland – Downham Village loop from Sawley

01:50

6.64km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.13 km

View of Pendle Hill

Highlight • Summit

Views of Pendle. Hill

Tip by

1.60 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

2.04 km

Mill Wood

Forest

2.84 km

View of the Forest of Bowland

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not sure what hills can be seen but the view is spectacular.

Tip by

3.15 km

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead …

Tip by

6.44 km

Sawley Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

6.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

1.30 km

220 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

1.15 km

706 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 22 May

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View of the Forest of Bowland – Downham Village loop from Sawley

View of Pendle Hill

Stone Bridge Over Stream

View of the Forest of Bowland

Downham Village

Sawley Abbey

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