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Lancashire Walking Routes
Breathe in the fresh air, take in the spectacular scenery, watch the wonderful wildlife, ramble along the riverside paths or scale the heights of the hills. Discover the landscapes that inspired famous authors such as the Brontes and J.R.R. Tolkien. If you thrive on fresh air and love to explore undiscovered countryside, then Lancashire is the place for you. 
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01. Darwen Tower Walk 2
A West Pennine Moors Trail starting at Sunnyhurst Wood Lychgate car park, this circular walk takes in some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside from Darwen Moors.
02. Brontes in Pendle
From windswept moors to hidden valleys, walk in the landscape that inspired the Brontes. Starting in the village of Trawden, the walk passes 17th century farmhouses and the beauty spot of Lumb Spout before taking the old moorland pack horse trail to the village of Wycoller with its Brontë associations.
03.Carnforth Canal Walks
The four easy walks detailed in this leaflet allowing ample time and opportunity to explore the countryside which links two of England's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; The Forest of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale.
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04. Darwen Tower Walk 1
A West Pennine Moors Trail, Darwen Tower celebrates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and to many local people it also celebrated the freeing of Darwen Moor in the previous year.
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05. Reelers Trail
The Reelers Trail forms part of the long distance Witton Weavers Way. This walk covers a beautiful rural landscape where historical sites of industry, farming and religion combine to produce a fascinating trail.
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06. Hurst Grange Park Ramble
Observe views of the Preston skyline, pass under railway bridges and follow riverside paths on this ramble in South Ribble.
07. Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve Ramble
A five mile ramble beginning at the Visitor Centre and taking in Longton marsh, the Ribble Way and the old Preston to Southport railway line.
08. Lune Valley Walks
The Lune Valley is an undiscovered gem of England's North Country and represents one of the finest corners of our 'green and pleasant land'.
09. Lune Valley Ramble
The Lune Valley Ramble traces the course of the River Lune's lower reaches through some of the North West's finest lowland countryside. Bounded by high moors, limestone hills and shadowed by the distant peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Leck Fell, the route offers excellent, easy walking and is signposted and waymarked throughout.
10. Bleasdale Circle
11. Ramble From Worden Park
This three mile ramble takes in Worden Park's Arboretum, Shawbrook stream and fantastic views across the Lancashire plain.
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12. Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury
This ramble takes in some of the best countryside in the area and footpaths go close to a spectacular river valley but in certain parts it can be quite strenuous.
13. Ramble from Much Hoole
A very pleasing three mile walk through lowland Lancashire on the extreme western edge of South Ribble.
14. Ramble from Gregson Lane
Admire views over Preston and the Bowland Moors and see the very old Catholic Church of St. Josephs on this ramble that crosses stiles and streams in South Ribble.
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15. Beamers Trail
The Beamers Trail forms part of the long distance Witton Weavers Way. Beginning in the picturesque Witton Country Park, this is a beautiful walk covering both hill and valley, so some sections are fairly steep.
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16. Tacklers Trail
The Warpers Trail forms part of the long distance Witton Weavers Way and combines woodlands, moorland and spectacular views to make this trail well worth the effort!
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17. Tolkien Trail
Walk in the footsteps of author J.R.R. Tolkien who regularly stayed at Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley. This walk explores the richly beautiful surrounding countryside that inspired him and a number of names which occur in 'The Lord of the Rings' are similar to those found locally.
18. Warpers Trail
The Warpers Trail forms part of the long distance Witton Weavers Way and combines history, both ancient and modern, water and wildlife, to produce a fascinating walk for everyone.
19. Lunesdale Walk
A walk through the rich landscapes of Lancashire's Lune Valley. Catch glimpses of Morecambe Bay and the mountains of South Cumbria as well as the prospect of Ingleborough from several vantage points.
20. Ramble in Leyland Woodland
Follow this ramble trough Hocking Wood, Malt Kiln Wood and between the trees along the River Lostock.
21. Longridge Heritage Trails
Two interesting walks around Longridge that track the village's heritage, from quarrying and textiles to religion and commerce.
22. Gawthorpe Circular
Discover Padiham and the surrounding countryside on this 4 mile circular walk. The walk includes natural woodlands and views of Gawthorpe Hall.
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23. The West Craven Way Part 1
Explore the area to the south and east of Barnoldswick in this 12 mile circular walk. Starting in the foothills of Weets Hill the walk takes in the undulating countryside crossing through farmland and moors.
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24. West Craven Way - Part 2
12 Mile circular route taking in the area to the north and west of Barnoldswick.
25. Clitheroe Walks 1 -4
Edisford Bridge to Bringerley Bridge
Circular Walk
2 miles
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Brungerley Bridge to Grindleton Bridge via West Bradford Bridge Circular Walk
5 miles
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Edisford Bridge to Little Mitton
Circular Walk
5 Miles
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Castle Grounds to Standen Hey
Circular Walk
4 Miles
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26. Walks in Rossendale
10 health walks throughout the Rossendale Area
27. The Wayside Arts Trail
The Wayside Arts Trail leads up to Burnley's Panopticon, 'Singing Ringing Tree', at Crown Point. This route gives two walks of 8 and 3 miles.
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28. Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom
Walks 1 Chatburn to Bolton-by-Bowland (5 miles)
Walk 2 Clitheroe to Chatburn (5 miles)
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Walk 3 Bolton-by-Bowland to Slaidburn (10 miles)
Walk 4 Salidburn to Dunsop Bridge (6 miles)
Walk 5 Dunsop Bridge to Whitewell (3 miles)
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Walk 6 Whitewell to Chipping (5 miles)
Walk 7 Chipping to Bashall Eaves (7 miles)
Walk 8 Bashall Eaves to Clitheroe (4.5 miles)
29. Walking for All
Eight walks of different ability around Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley. Walks range from 3 to 9 miles.
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30. Walks to Top O'Slate & Halo
Four short walks in the Rossendale area of Lancashire, including a walk up to the Panopticon, Halo.
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31.Foulridge Beating The Bounds
An 8 mile walk which takes in a variety of landscapes from the gentle setting of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal reservoirs to remote upland with spectacular views of the surrounding area.
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32. Walking with Witches Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the lengendary Pendle witches on this 7.5 mile walk.
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33. Calder Vale Walk: Three Parishes
A 12 mile walk in the Forest of Bowland, taking in the Wyre villages of Oakenclough, Calder Vale and Bleasdale.
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34. Stanah Circular Walk
An easy 1.9 mile walk, suitable for people in wheelchairs or with pushchairs starting from Wyreside Ecology Centre.
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35. Pendle Canal Walks
A series of four walks around the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Pendle.
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36. Lancashire Cheese Walks
Three walks around Lancashire's artisan cheesemakers, known as "the Lancashire milk fields". The walks cover areas of the Forest of Bowland, around Chipping, Beacon Fell and Garstang.
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And for yet more walking routes in Lancashire try www.lancashirewalks.com
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