Walks under 5 miles
What better way than to explore Lancashire's countryside than a short walk. The walks below are all 5 miles or under and are all available to download.
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The Tolkien Trail |
Brontës in Pendle |
Walks to Top O'Slate & Halo |
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5 miles |
4.5 miles |
1-3 kilometers |
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Walk in the footsteps of author J.R.R. Tolkien who regularly stayed at Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley. |
From windswept moors to hidden valleys, walk in the landscape that inspired the Brontës. |
Four short walks in the Rossendale area of Lancashire, including a walk up to the Panopticon, Halo. |
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Darwen Tower Walk (1) |
Darwen Tower Walk (2) |
Hurst Grange Park Ramble |
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2 miles |
2 miles |
3 miles |
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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. |
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. |
Observe views of the Preston skyline, pass under railway bridges and follow riverside paths on this ramble in South Ribble. |
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Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve Ramble |
Ramble From Worden Park |
Walking for All |
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5 Miles |
3 Miles |
3-9 miles |
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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. |
This three mile ramble takes in Worden Park's Arboretum, Shawbrook stream and fantastic views across the Lancashire plain. |
Eight walks of different ability around Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley. Walks range from 3 to 9 miles. |
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Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury |
Ramble from Much Hoole |
Ramble from Gregson Lane |
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4.5 miles |
3 miles |
3.5 miles |
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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. |
A very pleasing three mile walk through lowland Lancashire on the extreme western edge of South Ribble. |
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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Lunesdale Walk |
Longridge Heritage Trails |
Lancashire Creamy Cheese Walk |
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4 -7 miles |
1.5-2 miles |
4 miles |
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A walk through the rich landscapes of Lancashire's Lune Valley. Catch glimpses of Morecambe Bay and the mountains of South Cumbria. |
Two interesting walks around Longridge that track the village's heritage, from quarrying and textiles to religion and commerce. |
A walk around Lancashire's artisan cheesemakers, known as "the Lancashire milk fields". The walk covers areas of the Forest of Bowland, around Chipping. |
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Gawthorpe Circular |
Edisford Bridge to Brungerley Bridge |
Brungerley Bridge to Grindleton Bridge |
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4 miles |
2 miles |
5 miles |
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Discover Padiham and the surrounding countryside on this 4 mile circular walk. The walk includes natural woodlands and views of Gawthorpe Hall. |
This walk starts at Clitheroe's Edisford Bridge and takes you through Brungerley Park. |
Walk from Brungerley Bridge via West Bradford Bridge to Grindleton Bridge. |
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Edisford Bridge to Little Mitton |
Castle Grounds to Standen Hey |
Walks in Rossendale |
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5 Miles |
4 Miles |
1-4 miles |
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A walk from Edisford Bridge past the medieval church in Great Mitton through Little Mitton and back again. |
A four mile circular walk from Clitheroe Castle through Standen Hey Community Woodlands. |
Ten health walks throughout the Rossendale Area. |
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Carnforth Canal Walks |
Pendle Canal Walks |
Wycoller Panopticon Walk |
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4.5 - 6 miles |
2-5 miles |
1.5 kilometres |
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These four easy walks allow ample time and opportunity to explore the countryside which links two of Lancashire's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. |
A series of four walks around the Leeds Liverpool Canal in the Pendle area of Lancashire. |
Circular 1.5km walk featuring the Atom Panopticon which can be seen from a long way off. |
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Further information
- 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
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