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Wolfhole Crag and Ward's Stone from 'The Trough' – Forest of Bowland

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Wolfhole Crag and Ward's Stone from 'The Trough' – Forest of Bowland

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Wolfhole Crag and Ward's Stone from 'The Trough' – Forest of Bowland

06:51

22.8km

490m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging hike to Wolfhole Crag and Ward's Stone, two of the highest points in the Forest of Bowland. This difficult route covers 14.2 miles (22.8 km) with a significant elevation gain of 1594 feet (486 metres), typically taking around 6 hours and 50 minutes to complete. You'll…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Forest of Bowland AONB

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3.17 km

Wyre Way at Tarnbrook

Highlight • Trail

The Wyre Way is a long-distance walking trail that roughly follows the course of the River Wyre from its source on White Moor near Tarnbrook down to the sea at …

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9.53 km

Wolfhole Crag

Highlight • Summit

Wolfhole Crag (527m) will always be quieter than Clougha Pike and Ward's Stone on its western ridge, but equally amazing for views over the Forest of Bowland AONB and the …

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15.2 km

Ward's Stone Summit Trig Point

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This is the highest point in the Forest of Bowland, it has a trig point and on a clear day, you can see the Lake District fells from here. It's a wonderful view.

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22.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

6.05 km

5.16 km

1.07 km

361 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

9.31 km

1.19 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

23°C

11°C

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Wolfhole Crag and Ward's Stone from 'The Trough' – Forest of Bowland

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