The Walkers & Cyclists Charter Marque is a UK wide scheme, which was developed with expert advice and support from Natural England and the Youth Hostel Association, giving walkers and cyclists the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs.

Criteria for the scheme includes the provision of space for drying outdoor clothing and footwear, secure storage for bicycles, provision of puncture repair kits and other useful services specific to the needs of walkers and cyclists.

For details of all businesses accredited in the scheme across Lancashire go to the Lancashire & Blackpool Tourist Board visitor website www.visitlancashire.com

The following are those businesses in the Forest of Bowland accredited with the charter marque: (last updated March 2010)

Angram Green Farmhouse Worston - B&B

Angram Green Holiday Cottages Worston - Self Catering

Bleasdale Cottages Bleasdale - Self Catering

Caldertop Cottage Calder Vale - Self Catering

Clark House Farm Chipping - B&B

Foxhill Barn Gisburn - Guest House

Higher Gills Rimington - Self Catering

Little Stubbins Garstang - B&B

Loudview Barn Thornley - Self Catering

Middle Flass Lodge Bolton by Bowland - Guest House

The Corporation Arms Longridge - Inn

The Garden Cottage Inglewhite - Self Catering

The Gibbon Bridge Chipping - Hotel

The Priory Inn Scorton - Guest House

Town End Farm Chipping - Guest House

Wolfen Mill Country Retreats Chipping - Selft Catering

YHA Slaidburn Slaidburn - Youth Hostel