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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Fairy Glen
Nestled on the side of Parbold Hill, is a beautiful woodland walk called 'Fairy Glen'. Stroll through this enchanted forest and discover plenty of cliff edges and spectacular waterfalls.
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Step onto Heysham Nature Reserve during spring and summer and the birdsong is almost deafening.
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An historic house with magnificent state apartments, banqueting hall, ballroom, grounds and dolls' houses on display.
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Brockholes is full of nature moments just waiting for you to find.
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One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
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Enjoy a woodland walk, along the River Darwen. You will discover beautiful waterfalls as well as plenty of picnic spots.
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