Tourism Code

Bowland Visitor Centre Sustainable Tourism Code

Welcome to the Bowland Visitor Centre, Beacon Fell.   Wherever we go and whatever we do, we have some impact on the environment and community. By making positive choices during your visit, you can help to look after the Forest of Bowland and this special area ensuring that it retains everything which is special about it for your next visit.

1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
In the Forest of Bowland we take our recycling very seriously, as we hope you do at home! Say no to packaging where possible, especially plastic bags. Your will find our recycling centre at the end of the Visitor Centre where you can recycle.  You will also find recycling banks in most main car parks across the area. In the Forest of Bowland we work hard to recycle all we can. Please help us by making use of the recycling system in your accommodation, where you visit and asking for one if you can't find it.

2. Reduce car traffic: walk, cycle or use public transport
Walking and cycling are great ways to see the area without adding to traffic. Use public transport where possible to travel to your start point, but try exploring near to where you are staying - there are some fantastic places to see right on your doorstep! The Bowland Visitor Centre promotes car free activities, so pick up a leaflet or ask at the information desk.

3. Stay Local, Eat Local, Buy Local, See Local
Support local producers and services - this way your visit has a real benefit to the communities of the Forest of Bowland. And you get to see and taste the real quality that the Forest of Bowland offers.  The Bowland Visitor Centre Café uses local produce wherever possible, but why not visit farm shops, village stores, pubs, cafes, garden centres and craft shops. Much of our distinctive culture is evident in the community events which happen throughout the year and are well worth supporting. Support local environmental projects by contributing to the Bowland Tourism and Environment Fund.

4. Chill out - switch off¿.
Enjoy a fabulous, light touch holiday - switch off lights and dripping taps; use the voluntary laundry card scheme where you see it, so that only towels that really need washing are laundered; every single effort helps protect and enhance our beautiful environment. It takes a moment and it's all worth it!

5. Follow the Countryside Code: respect - protect - enjoy.
The Countryside Code reminds visitors to protect plants and animals; take litter away; leave gates and property as you find them; keep dogs under close control; consider other people and users when visiting the countryside.