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Osbaldeston Circular
Visorando Member
4.89 mi
+246 ft
-253 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Osbaldeston (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Osbaldestone Green and follows the anticlockwise circular route via banks of River Ribble.
A riverside ramble through roman Ribchester
3.05 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Ribchester (Lancashire)
A walk taking in beautiful countryside and rich heritage features. A combination of fascinating Roman remains and stunning riverside scenery, including views of the magnificent Pendle Hill, with the White Bull providing the perfect welcome on your return.
Ribchester Via Higher Hud
6.06 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ribchester (Lancashire)
The walk starts Ribchester Arms, Ribchester and follows clockwise circular route via Duddle Wood, Higher Hud and River Ribble.
Dinckley Bridge Circular
6.48 mi
+387 ft
-390 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Clayton-le-Dale (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Baker Brow above Ribchester Bridge and follows a clockwise circular route via Dinckley Bridge.
Witton Park
5.89 mi
+568 ft
-581 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Blackburn with Darwen
Walk starts from Witton Park car park and follows anti clockwise circular route via Billinge Wood, Houghton Bottoms and Pleasington.
A hilltop hike with Heavenly views from Longridge
2.79 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Thornley-with-Wheatley (Lancashire)
Climb uphill for show stopping 360-degree views across the Ribble Valley and Fylde coast before heading back to The Derby Arms.
Longridge Fell Circular
6.81 mi
+692 ft
-682 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Thornley-with-Wheatley (Lancashire)
This circular route around Longridge Fell initially offers excellent views North over Chipping to Bleasedale Moor before entering a woodland section. This woodland has been partially cleared felled providing excellent views South over the Ribble Valley. The final section of the walk gives views West down Ribble Valley to the coastal plain.
Witton Weavers Reelers Trail
5.80 mi
+463 ft
-459 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Livesey (Blackburn with Darwen)
The walk starts from Stockclough Lane and follows an anticlockwise circular route via Stanworth Wood, Abbeyvillage and Tockholes.
Rambling on the River Ribble riverbank from Hurst Green
5.42 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley (Lancashire)
This riverside ramble starts from the Shireburn Arms and descends through farmland to the River Ribble, crossing the impressive footbridge at Dinkley, then following the river downstream towards Ribchester, returning through the woods and pasture to Hurst Green.
Ribble Valley landscapes circular from Foxfields Country Hotel
2.98 mi
+499 ft
-479 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Billington and Langho (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views across two stunning valley landscapes. An early climb will be well worth it, with panoramic views across the Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north, and then, once you have crossed the hill, the Pennines to the south. It is the perfect route for a mid-week escape followed by a sumptuous meal. Fairly challenging with an early climb to the top of the hill, ladder stiles and perhaps boggy in places.
Withnell, Brinscall
5.82 mi
+213 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Withnell (Lancashire)
The first section of the walk follows the disused Lancashire Union Railway from Abbey Village to Brinscall which is now a nature reserve. After Brincall the route follows Goit watercourse before leaving the valley and gradually ascends via Brinscall Hall and Windy Harbour to Snape Heights offering good views over the Ribble Valley, The final section descends back to railtrack offering good open views of Darwen Moor.
Abbey Village Reservoirs Circular
6.29 mi
+404 ft
-377 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Withnell (Lancashire)
The walk starts Abbey Village main St A675 (Bolton Road) and follows clockwise circular route via Abbey Village, Rake Brook, Roddlesworth Lower and Higher Reservoirs.
Lower Penwortham Circular
7.65 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Penwortham (Lancashire)
A circular walk starts by following River Ribble from Lower Penwortham to Old Tram Way then onto Brown Edge Wood and crossing to North bank of River Ribble which it follows back to start.
Ribble Valley riverside path from The Aspinall Arms, Clitheroe
2.63 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 15
Moderate
Departure from Little Mitton (Lancashire)
A circular pub walk from the Aspinall Arms taking in glorious riverside paths, grazing pastures, ancient lanes and wild moorland of Ribble Valley, with excellent views throughout.
Sunnyhurst Wood Darwen
2.46 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tockholes (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Dean Lane off Tockholes Road and follows anticlockwise the circular route via Earnsdale Reservoir, Sunnyhurst Wood and Darwen Golf Course.
Penwortham Circular via River Ribble
6.05 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Penwortham (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Penwortham water tower and follows the anticlockwise circular route via River Ribble, Howick Cross and Blashaw Wood.
Jubilee Tower Darwen from Ryal Fold
4.33 mi
+600 ft
-610 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tockholes (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Ryal Fold, Tockholes Road and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Duckshaw Moor, Darwin Tower and Earnsdale Reservoir.
Follow the fairies through the fields steeped with history around Clitheroe
2.17 mi
+141 ft
-121 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Bashall Eaves (Lancashire)
Walk along ancient paths with never-ending views, and get in touch with your inner nature lover as you wander further out into the wilderness.
Clitheroe River Ribble Circular
8.29 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Clitheroe (Lancashire)
A circular walk starting from Edisford Bridge travelling along the South side of the River Ribble before crossing the river at Gindleton to follow the North side of the river back to start.
Great Hill from White Coppice
7.47 mi
+988 ft
-978 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Heapey (Lancashire)
The walk starts from White Coppice cricket ground and follows the clockwise circular route via Wheelton Moor, Tockholes Plantation and Great Hill.
A Hodder Trod
Association / Club / Walk leader5.74 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bowland Forest Low (Lancashire)
A scenic walk along both sides of the Hodder valley; the river is crossed via two sets of stepping stones. Those at Stakes at the southern end are rather uneven and at the time of writing in 2015 one was dislodged, necessitating a nimble hop of about a yard; both sets may be impassable when the river is high (diversions are available). Field paths may be muddy.
Birkett Fell
5.97 mi
+794 ft
-791 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bowland Forest Low (Lancashire)
A somewhat wilder walk over Birkett Fell, rewarded with wide views over the Hodder valley and encounters with some intriguing limestone features. There are two moderate climbs; the moorland can be bleak in poor weather and paths may be indistinct and boggy in places.
Stepping stones and Burholme Bridge
2.04 mi
+157 ft
-148 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Bowland Forest Low (Lancashire)
An easy stroll across the River Hodder via the stepping stones, returning via Burholme Bridge. One steep climb and some road walking. Field paths may be soft and muddy after rain and the stepping stones may be impassable when the river is in spate.
Fair Oak and Long Knots
4.17 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bowland Forest Low (Lancashire)
A pleasant stroll with superb views down the Hodder valley and a gentle pastoral return via a series of farms. One steep climb and descent above the stepping stones. Field paths may be muddy after rain and the stepping stones may be impassable when the river is in spate.
Dunsop Bridge and Totridge Fell
9.81 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,555 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bowland Forest Low (Lancashire)
Without the optional ascent of Totridge this is a fairly long but mostly undemanding walk, apart from a moderate climb to the shoulder of Mellor Knoll. The fellside climb to Totridge is steep and the trig point is on high peat moorland (avoid in poor visibility), but the reward for the effort on a clear day is an exceptional view that includes Pendle Hill and the tops of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The stepping stones may become impassable after heavy rain.
Countryside around charming Waddington
1.96 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Waddington (Lancashire)
A short, hillside walk featuring some wonderful panoramas of Pendle, beautiful scenery and lively animals, then replenish your palate at The Lower Buck with some amazing food and drink.
Hazelhurst Fell, Fair Snape Fell and Parlick
11.02 mi
+1,578 ft
-1,565 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Claughton (Lancashire)
Ths Forest of Bowland offers some of the finest walking in Lancashire. However some of the moorland sections can be quite boggy after rain. A good sense of direction is required certainly during the first section of this walk. Refreshments are not available during this walk so make sure you take food and water.
Uphill and down Dale around Lancashire's prettiest village
4.35 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Waddington (Lancashire)
A pleasant afternoon ramble through the pastures above Waddington and up onto the fell for breath-taking views over the Ribble Valley before returning via pretty wooded ghylls for a pint at a bustling pub at the heart of the village.
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