Middle Distance Walks

Explore Lancashire with these middle distance walks all over 5 miles in distance. All can be downloaded below.

Carnforth Canal Walks
4.5 - 6 mile 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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Reelers Trail
7.5 Miles

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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Beamers Trail
6 miles

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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Tacklers Trail
9.5 Miles

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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Warpers Trail
8.5 miles

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.

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Lunesdale Walk
4-7 miles

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.

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The Wayside Arts Trail
8 and 3 miles

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.

<<Download the Wayside Arts Trail>> 

Journey through the Centre of the Kingdom

Walks 1 Chatburn to Bolton-by-Bowland (5 miles)
Walk 2 Clitheroe to Chatburn (5 miles) 

<<Download walks 1 & 2>>

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)

<<Download Walks 3, 4 & 5>>

Walk 6 Whitewell to Chipping (5 miles)
Walk 7 Chipping to Bashall Eaves (7 miles)
Walk 8 Bashall Eaves to Clitheroe (4.5 miles)

<<Download walks 6, 7 & 8>>

Walking for All
3-9 miles

Eight walks of different ability around Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley. Walks range from 3 to 9 miles.

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Foulridge Beating The Bounds
8 Miles

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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Walking with Witches Trail
7.5 Mile Walk

Follow in the footsteps of the lengendary Pendle witches on this 7.5 mile walk.

<<Download Pendle Witches Trail>>

Calder Vale Walk: Three Parishes
12 miles

A 12 mile walk in the Forest of Bowland, taking in the Wyre villages of Oakenclough, Calder Vale and Bleasdale.

<<Download Calder Vale Walk>>

Lancashire Cheese Walks
6 miles

A walk around Lancashire's artisan cheesemakers, known as "the Lancashire milk fields". The walks cover areas of the Forest of Bowland and Garstang.

<<Download Crumbly Lancashire Cheese Trail>> 

<<Download Tasty Lancashire Cheese Trail>> 

The Burnley Way
5-8 Miles

A 40 mile adventure from industrial heritage, along waterways, through fields, parks, old farms and Forest of Burnley woodlands to the wild South Pennine Moors.

<<Download Walk 1 - Weavers Triangle to Queen Street Mill>>

<<Download Walk 2 - Queen Street Mill to Hurstwood>>

<<Download Walk 3 - Hurstwood to Portsmouth>>

<<Download Walk 4 - Portsmouth to Towneley>>

<<Download Walk 5 - Towneley to Hapton>>

<<Download Walk 6 - Hapton to Weavers Triangle>>

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