Major Events
The heather covered hills and lush pastures of the
Forest of Bowland seem to be the essence of peace and
tranquility. However, the last 50 years have seen some
major disruptions to the lives of the residents, making life
at times inconvenient and at other times traumatic.
Extreme weather conditions have played a major part in
some events, but national emergencies have also seriously
affected the lives of those who live and work here such
as the explosion at Abbeystead and the Foot and Mouth
epidemic of 2001.
Fell runners at Chipping Show