Clitheroe, which is a town as well as a civil parish that is located in the Ribble Valley borough, is located in Lancashire in England, and is located to the southern front of the Forest of Bowland, which is a major local tourist attraction. The Forest of Bowland is also called the Bowland Fells, and is an area filled with gray stones, and is a place in which visitors can have fun as if they are in a park, but they're out in the wild. While in Bowland Fells you will be able to enjoy the local scenery and stay in shape during your vacation, since Bowland Fells offers various activities - such as cycling, strolling, jogging and Red Grouse shooting. While in Clitheroe and in Bowland Fells you will also be able to enjoy the local wildlife and partake in birdwatching activities.
The name Forest of Bowland might seem deceiving, since it is more of a field, but forest is used in its historical context, which means a royal hunting ground, rather than an actual forest. Bowland Fells is also an ideal place to have a picnic at, since you are surrounded by hills and you can climb one and watch the entire surrounding area. It is also an ideal place to take a picnic at because you are surrounded by patches of pink and green - the local flowers and the flourishing grass fields.
Clitheroe also boasts being the most central town in the entire area of Britain.
While in Clitheroe you might want to visit the local points of interest, which include the Clitheroe Castle, which is a castle of historical importance that is said to be the smallest Norman keep in the entire area of England. The castle is still standing so you will be able to see it as it was intended to be seen, and visitors are able to enter it and look around.
Clitheroe is located on a limestone hill, and is one of the oldest buildings in the entire area of Lancashire, which is another reason to visit Clitheroe. Clitheroe Castle is also famous for being the only surviving castle that had a royalist garrison during the times of England's Civil War.
Also while in Clitheroe you might want to enjoy the local nightlife and shopping activities more, instead of visiting the local attractions and learning about the history of the village, which you are also able to do.
While in Clitheroe you might want to visit the various small and independent shops that are located throughout the village, and they offer local produce and unique objects for sale, or you can visit the known brands and visit the chain stores that are around Clitheroe.
You can also visit the local Swan Courtyard, which is a famous shopping arcade that has many shops and cafes in its area, and serves as the village's main shopping area and district. While in Clitheroe you might want to also visit the local supermarkets or take part in the local festivals.
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