Beacon Fell Country Park

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Name = Beacon Fell
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Location = Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England
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label = Beacon
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lat = 53.8796
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Beacon Fell is a fell in the civil parish of Goosnargh in Lancashire, England. It has been a Country Park although it is separated from the other hills in the Forest. Its summit is 266 metres (873 ft) above sea level.

From Beacon Fell there are extensive views
* to the west, of the whole of The Fylde, including Blackpool Tower
* to the north and northeast, of the Forest of Bowland hills, particularly Fair Snape Fell and Parlick
* to the southeast, of Longridge and Longridge Fell
* to the south, of PrestonOn a clear day the Welsh hills, the Lake District hills and the Isle of Man may be visible.

The fell is popular with visitors. It has a network of well-maintained footpaths through largely coniferous woodland. The Bowland Visitor Centre provides information about the fell and the Forest of Bowland, and serves refreshments. Around the fell's tarn can be found many species of dragonfly.

The fell features a number of sculptures by local artist Thompson Dagnall, including "Black Tiger" (2006), "Kissing Seat" (2006), "Walking Snake" (1998), "Hanging Bat" (1998), "Spruced up Heron" (1996) and "Orme Sight" (1996). [http://www.thompsondagnall.com/list%20of%20works.htm Thompson Dagnell: List of Works] , accessed 11 July 2008]

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References

* [http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/countryside/sites/beaconf.asp Beacon Fell Country Park]