<b>Day 18</b><br>The team added 18.3 miles on day 18 to move past the halfway mark. Heading out of Longridge they ventured north into the Forest of Bowland, through Cow Ark, Newton in Bowland and closed the day in Gisburn Forest.<p><b>Strange Fact 18</b><br> The Forest of Bowland has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) since 1964. The Forest of Bowland AONB also includes a detached part known as the Forest of Pendle separated from the main part by the Ribble Valley, and a forest with its own separate history. One of the best-known features of the area is Pendle Hill, which lies in Pendle Forest. There are more than 500 listed buildings and 18  monuments within the AONB.  The teams overnight stop, Gisburn Forest, offers different outdoor experiences for everyone. Explore on foot, on horseback or by bike. Find popular trails and quiet glades or explore the newly accredited Dark Sky Discovery Site. The largest forest in Lancashire, Gisburn Forest has a network of waymarked forest walks and a cycle trail.<p><b>Shout out to...</b><br>Jack Talbot, Che Summers and Hugh Letts for completing their half marathon distances and great effort from all the team who now total an actual 442.4miles on their 870 mile virtual journey. 