The Forest of Bowland has an excellent repututation for fine food and local produce.  Many eateries utilise the excellent variety of local produce the area has to offer.  Dine in award-winning restaurants and inns or why not try some of the excellent cafes and tearooms, all priding themselves on using quality, local produce. 

A new Tea Shops leaflet has been produced for the Forest of Bowland, it is a collaboration between 31 cafe/tearoom businesses and other businesses who offer afternoon tea.

The following eateries in the Forest of Bowland are comitted to operating in a sustainable way and are are accredited in the Green Tourism Business Scheme. 

Why not combine your visit with a lovely walk that passes close or next to the eatery and enjoy a car-free day out, below are some suggestions:

• Bridge House Farm Tearooms, Wray - GTBS Bronze

WALK - 1.5 mile route starting from the Bridge House Farm Tearooms

• Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens (cafe), Claughton on Brock- GTBS Gold

WALK - 3 mile route starting from the Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens

• Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant, Chipping - GTBS Silver

WALK - 4 mile route passing the Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant and also Leagram Organic Dairy

• Riverbank Tearooms, Slaidburn - GTBS Silver

WALK - 5.5 linear route starting from Riverbank Tearooms

• The Priory Hotel, Cafe & Restaurant, Scorton - GTBS Bronze

WALK - 4 mile route starting at the Priory Hotel, Cafe & Restaurant (Tramper friendly)

• Three Fishes Inn, Mitton - GTBS Silver

WALK - 4 mile route passing close to the Three Fishes Inn

Also, visit the following link for a list of 'Taste accredited' businesses through the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board quality assurance scheme.