Festival Bowland 2026: Upcoming Events
Spring Butterfly Walk, Botanical ID for Beginners, Dunsop Valley Ramble, Evening Swift Walk
- Bowland Champion Species: Spring Butterfly Walk – Wednesday 6th May, 11.30am – 2pm, Trough of Bowland, £5
Seek out the beautiful Green Hairstreak butterfly and amazing, day-flying Emperor moth along an iconic Bowland valley, on one of our special Bowland Champion Species events.
Booking needed. For more information, visit Festival Bowland Events or book at LCC Events
- Botanical ID for Beginners – Friday 29th May, 10am – 4.30pm, Gisburn Forest, Free
A hands on introduction to botanical identification skills.
Join the Hay Time project and learn how to identify some of the fantastic plants which call Bowland home.
(Please note: this course is specifically for participants who would like to volunteer to carry out meadow surveys.)
Hay Time is a joint project between the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust and the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
Booking needed. For more information, and to book a place, please email eva.irving@ydmt.org
- Dunsop Valley Ramble and Tramper Trek – Saturday 6th June, 11am – 2pm, Dunsop Bridge, £5
Join Wyre Coast & Countryside Service for an unforgettable adventure as they explore this breathtaking landscape. Choose to wander on foot or glide effortlessly on a Tramper
Booking needed. For more information, and to book a place, please click here
- Bowland Champion Species: Evening Swift Walk – Tuesday 9th June, 7pm – 9pm, Slaidburn, Free
Join us for a relaxed evening exploring the village of Slaidburn while learning about one of our most fascinating summer visitors – swifts!
Booking needed. For more information, visit Festival Bowland Events or book at LCC Events