What is the Forest of Bowland near Appletreewick known for?

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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.

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