If you fancy a challenge why not try a long distance walk through Lancashire and stay over night. alternatively dip in and just walk as much or as little as you want. All the routes below are available to download.
Pendle WayThe Pendle Way, Lancashire, is a 45-mile circular route which ranges from limestone meadows to rugged millstone grit moorland. Discover weaving hamlets and places associated with the Bronte’s and the Pendle Witches and climb up the mysterious Pendle Hill (557M), which dominates the landscape.
Lune Valley RambleThe 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.
The West Craven Way Part 1Explore the area to the south and east of Barnoldswick in the first 12 mile circular walk. Starting in the foothills of Weets Hill the walk takes in the undulating countryside crossing through farmland and moors. The second 12 Mile circular route takes in the area to the north and west of Barnoldswick.
The Burnley WayA 40 mile adventure from industrial heritage, along waterways, through fields, parks, old farms and Forest of Burnley woodlands to the wild South Pennine Moors.
For more walks in the Forest of Bowland AONB visit www.forestofbowland.co.uk
And for yet more walking routes in Lancashire try www.lancashirewalks.com
Please remember to observe the Countryside Code when visiting Lancashire Download Countryside Code