National Geographic is a publication usually associated with exotic destinations and photos of white sandy beaches overlooked by towering palm trees. Yet the prestigious travel guide recently directed its spotlight on a beauty spot much closer to home.
The monthly magazine featured the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Lancashire countryside, just a short drive away from Greater Manchester. It described it as “every bit as enchanting as its more famous neighbours” - and it's easy to see why with “patchwork fields, coaching inns and pretty villages”, LancsLive reports.
Although visitors from further afield may overlook the Forest of Bowland in favour of the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales, there’s so much to discover in its “gorgeous landscapes”, which range from magical woodlands to rugged moorlands. This stunning scenery has served as backdrop for events involving “Vikings, witches and kings” and is rich in history.
