Blog (Great Outdoors) - Visit Lancashire

Lancashire has some of the best country walking in England, from short, gentle rambles to long distance treks allowing you to enjoy some of the best views and vistas the county has to offer.

Lancashire has many locations where designated mountain bike trails are available, including red and black runs, here are some of the highlights.

Head off the beaten track and venture into the timeless landscapes of Lancashire’s un-spoilt countryside. 

For memories that don’t cost a penny (or thereabouts), pack up the family, dust off your
walking boots, and indulge your creative instincts on one of these invigorating sculpture
trails.
 

Paul Lawrie ushered in the next chapter of his career after turning 50 on New Year’s Day and is turning his attention towards an exciting future as a senior golfer.

Lancashire is home to a fantastic array of animals and wildlife. Take a walk on the wild side and encounter the largest and rarest animals at Blackpool Zoo or get up close and personal with the cute and loveable farm animals at one of the farm parks in the county.

The expanses of sky above dramatic sweeps of open moorland not only make it captivating by day but after the sun sets there’s a whole new world to discover in the dark skies over Bowland. 

With 354 recorded bird species, native mammals such as red deer and otters, and millions of creepy crawlies that include tiger moths and common lizards, Lancashire’s wilder side offers up some great days out.

Enjoy a peaceful, rural weekend away in Blackburn with Darwen, and discover something new. 

Pendle is the perfect place to take an autumn break. Shrouded in history, this picturesque area of Lancashire sits in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering stunning views across the hills and valleys.