Built in the 19th century and set in the heart of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, Smelt Mill is a truly remote and peaceful group accommodation centre and the perfect base for outdoor adventures.

For over 40 years, it has been developed by the Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team to provide perfect group accommodation. When not supporting Mountain Rescue activities, Smelt Mill welcomes youth and community groups, schools and colleges, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants, business groups, walking, naturo loving and cycling groups and groups of families and friends.

Sleeping up to 28 people, the centre offers spacous group accommodation. There is a log fire, fully equipped kitchen, multi-purpose activity and dining room, drying room, indoor climbing wall, garden, camping facilities and more.

Surrounded by open moorland, dramatic landscapes and peaceful countryside, Smelt Mill is ideally located for walking, road cycling, mountain biking, birdwatching and wildlife, with routes and trails including the Salter Fell Track and Gisburn Forest close by.

The area is also home to a rich variety of upland birds and wildlife, while charming tea rooms, market towns, visitor attractions and the Fylde Coast are all within easy reach.

Weekend bookings run from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, with the whole house available for £840. Groups of up to 10 people can book for £630, with less rooms available. Midweek bookings are available at £420 per night for the whole house, with a special rate of £270 per night for youth and community groups. Discounts may be available by arrangement for longer or repeat bookings.

Whether you're looking for adventure, a group getaway, or simply a chance to escape the everyday, Smelt Mill offers a piece of paradise in the heart of the Trough of Bowland.