Located at the foot of the West Pennine Moors, the market town of Chorley has a wealth of history dating back to the Bronze Age, 3,500 years ago! Pick up a free guide to Chorley’s new Heritage Trail, which passes some of the town’s best sights on its hour-long trail. You’ll discover central Astley Park, 43 hectares of well tended parkland and ancient woods, then wander along historic St Mary’s Walk to Chorley Market, which has been selling fresh produce since at least 1498. This is the perfect place to try the famous Chorley Cake and sample delicious local cheeses sold by the market’s specialist cheesemongers. Burn off your excesses discovering the beautiful scenery of the surrounding hills. Climb up to Rivington Pike at Lever Park and reward yourself with breathtaking views of Rivington Reservoir and beyond from this historic Tower, which is reputed to date as far back as 1138. Next door Anglezarke Reservoir is surrounded by heather-clad moorland perfect for gentle walks. Keep your eyes peeled for two Neolithic burial mounds Pikestones, and Round Loaf, visible from the route across Great Hill. You may also want to keep an eye out for a UFO, there was a sighting on Anglezarke Moor in 1996 apparently!