What is the Forest of Bowland near Appletreewick known for?

The Forest of Bowland, located 20 miles west of Appletreewick, is mostly lonely moors laced with fine hikes. It is known for being a wild ground for hunting big game in medieval times. For exploring the nearest part of the AONB, Gisburn Forest has good camping, either at Gisburn Forest Hub’s pop-up camping from June through August, or at sites just south. You can also explore different options for camping near Appletreewick on Hipcamp.