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Singing Ringing Tree
Visorando Member
5.82 mi
+843 ft
-873 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golf Course, Singing Ringing Tree sound sculpture.
Towneley Hall via Holme Chapel
6.92 mi
+673 ft
-712 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Holme Chapel.
Simonstone from the Best Western Higher Trapp Hotel
4.29 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Simonstone (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views of Pendle and the South Pennines as you pass through pastoral countryside. The trees along the route are also particularly interesting, with the route passing through beautiful old beech woods on the lowland following the shapes of weathered trees on the high ground. Long steady climb and a little wet in a few places.
Rossendale from Water
4.33 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Borough of Rossendale (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Dean Lane, Water in Rossendale (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Small Shaw trig point.
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.
Pendle Hill
4.55 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,194 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
Very famous circular walk to do Pendle Hill summit from Barley village. Dog friendly.
Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist)
4.82 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
This Lancashire route in the Forest of Bowland starts from the attractive village of Barley Green and climbs to the summit of Pendle Hill using the direct route. The descent is easier in mist or poor visibility. With strong associations to the witches of Pendle this walk also provides superb views over parts of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.
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.
Panoramic views of Pendle from the Calf's Head, Worston
2.65 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Worston (Lancashire)
Explore the scenic foothills of the splendid Pendle Hill and enjoy panoramic views across the magnificent Ribble Valley, before returning to the cosy Calf’s Head, in the beautiful village of Worston, for a tasty meal.
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.
Downham via Worston
5.89 mi
+407 ft
-384 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Information Barn Downham and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Worston and Little Mearley Hall.
Pendle Hill from Downham (short version)
6.37 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
This Lancashire walk starts from the pretty village of Downham and provides a relatively easy ascent of Pendle Hill. In good weather the views are extensive over the Ribble Valley to the Yorkshire Dales and the Southern Lake District, across Burnley to the Southern Pennines and across Clitheroe to the Trough of Bowland. The route is fairly easy to follow although do be careful during the descent as paths shown on maps are not very accurate.
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.
The foothills of Pendle from the Assheton Arms, Downham
4.82 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
This adventurous hike explores the foothills of Pendle, offering extensive views of the Ribble Valley, before diving into the wooded valleys beneath its flanks. It's the perfect route for a Sunday morning ramble or a summer evening amble.
Downham via Chatburn
4.23 mi
+358 ft
-331 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
The walk starts from St Leonard Church on Downham main Street and follows the clockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Chatburn and packhorse bridge.
Foulridge via Noyna Hill
6.13 mi
+587 ft
-614 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Foulridge (Lancashire)
The walk starts opposite Church of Saint Michael and All Angels and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Foulridge Reservoir, Noyna Hill and Leeds Liverpool canal.
Amble a quiet riverside and peaceful villages around West Bradford
4.03 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from West Bradford (Lancashire)
Amble along the well-trodden banks of the Ribble admiring this remarkably quiet section of a hidden industrial quarry.
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.
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.
Beacon Hill from the Spread Eagle Inn, Sawley
5.31 mi
+728 ft
-732 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales, the Bowland Fells and the Ribble Valley on this rewarding hike to the summit of Beacon Hill before returning to the Spread Eagle via ancient drovers’ tracks for a well-deserved drink.
Swanside Bridge and Sawley Abbey
Association / Club / Walk leader2.59 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
A medieval packhorse bridge, a pretty stream, and a stroll through the village past the abbey ruins.
Downham and Pendle Hill
10.53 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,952 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Over the hill to pretty Downham and onwards to the top of the iconic Lancashire landmark.
Downham village
3.99 mi
+351 ft
-331 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Three highlights: Swanside packhorse bridge, the idyllic village of Downham, and the ruins of Sawley Abbey.
Bolton-by-Bowland
4.66 mi
+187 ft
-180 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Explore the Ribble and its tributaries, find three medieval crosses, and visit a pretty village.
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