Outdoors
Did you know 80% of Lancashire is rural? Lancashire’s rambling countryside, challenging moorland and extensive waterways make it a natural habitat for outdoor explorers and adrenaline seekers.
Whether you ski, sail, climb or jump – you’ll get a taste for adventure in Lancashire.
If you love walking and cycling, we have two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to conquer, including the majestic Pendle Hill, world renowned for the tale of the Pendle Witches. The Forest of Bowland (AONB) is a beautiful landscape of remote fells, riverside rambles, stunning wildlife, heritage and a number of traditional Lancashire villages and local shops selling a range of products and produce. There is a calendar of events throughout the year where you can discover more.
Why not treat yourself along the way? Lancashire has a great choice of quality cafés, pubs and restaurants that give a warm Lancastrian welcome. In fact, why not stay and make a short break of it, we have plenty of places where you can recharge your batteries before setting out on your next big adventure.
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World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
Penny Farm is a horse rescue and rehabilitation centre operated by the charity World Horse Welfare. They welcome visitors 3 days a week to meet the ponies & find out more…
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
There's a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature's…
Windmill Animal Farm
A great family day out, offering visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm, while still having the chance to watch, feed and touch the…
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Wycoller Country Park
In a valley largely devoted to sheep and cattle rearing, Wycoller Country Park has a good network of footpaths for walkers. The hamlet of Wycoller includes historic Wycoller Hall.
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Whalley Abbey
14th Century Cistercian Abbey ruins set in beautiful gardens and woodland beside the River Calder in The Ribble Valley.
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Beacon Fell Country Park
A Country Park with 185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland. Visitor Centre with cafe, picnic areas, 6 car parks, forest walks and viewpoints. Summit 266m above sea level.
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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
There's a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature's most wonderful wildlife.
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Towneley Sculpture Trail
On a stroll through Thanet Lee Woods you will encounter the ever changing sculpture trail, carved from fallen and damaged trees, discover birds, mammals and even a crocodile emerging from its watery home.
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Fairhaven Lake
Fairhaven Lake is a superb setting on the Ribble Estuary with boating, tennis, putting, bowling an abundance of activities for all the family or just take a quiet stroll around the lake. Treat yourself to a snack or meal at the Lakeside Cafe.
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