Eating out in the Ribble Valley

Ribble Valley conjures up images of quaint villages and stunning countryside, but it is also home to some of Lancashire’s best food and drink. The Ribble Valley Food Trail, launched in 2008, puts the spotlight on the area's producers and restaurateurs. An array of wonderful foods - meat from traditional Lancashire breeds, organic milk and cheese, yogurt and ice-cream, handmade chocolate, pies and pastries and a feast of fruit and vegetables - can be found at shops and restaurants along the borough’s leafy lanes and in its historic towns and villages. A small taster of the award-winning places to visit include The Inn at Whitewell, Northcote and The Three Fishes.

An independent panel comprising food and tourism experts and writers from throughout Ribble Valley compiled the trail, which features restaurants, inns, shops and delicatessens for food enthusiasts to follow by car or public transport. Outlets featured on the trail were selected for their commitment to local produce, high quality foodstuffs and excellent customer service. They include Taste Lancashire assured places to eat, Michelin starred restaurants and award-winning producers.