Walking and Cycling Trails
Lancashire has some of the best walking country 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. From walks inspired by Pendle Witches and renowned authors, heritage trails and industrial landmarks to walks themed around some of Lancashire’s most famous foods. Make the most of your walk and bring your faithful pooch along as well. Then treat yourself to a well-earned pint in one of the many dog friendly pubs and places to eat!
Come and explore Lancashire’s countryside, canals, rivers, woodlands, coast and towns. Enjoy quiet lanes and rare wildlife. From the flat plains in the west through to the peaks and troughs of the West Pennine Moors and the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. There are several long distance walking routes too, which can be spread across multiple days.
If cycling is more your thing there are various cycle routes to enjoy, including the much-loved Bay Cycle Way, Way of the Roses and The Guild Wheel as well as multiple National Cycle Network routes. The great thing about Lancashire and many of these routes is you are never too far from a welcoming pub or a great cycle friendly place to stay.
For those who love the thrill of competition or group activity, Lancashire hosts exciting cycling and walking events where you can watch or join in the fun, including the Tour de France planned to go through Lancashire in 2027.
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Many areas in the UK claim to have inspired J.R.R Tolkien creation of middle earth but the author certainly spent a lot of his time at Stonyhurst College working on The Lord…
Although much more associated with Yorkshire, The Brontë sisters actually spent much of their lives in Lancashire walking from the family home at Haworth across the South…
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
On a clear day the Isle of Man and the hills of North Wales can be seen from Darwen Tower. The Tower celebrates Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and to many local…
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Wyre Way Part 2 – Shard Bridge to Garstang
Duration5 - 6 hours
Distance11.8 miles
The Wyre Way is part of the UK national network of long distance walking routes. The route follows the course of the river Wyre from its estuary outlet into Morecambe Bay to the fells above Abbeystead where the river has its source.
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Ramble from Nabs Head Samlesbury
Distance4.5 miles
Take in some simply breath-taking country views around Samlesbury, and witness a whole range of wildlife.
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Pendle Way - Part 2
Pendle Way Section 2 - 5.5-mile linear route running from Barnoldswick to Earby. It begins at Bancroft Mill and offers a gentle transition from industrial archaeology into rolling limestone hills, culminating at School Lane in Earby.
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Hurst Grange Park Ramble
Distance3 miles
This walking route provides an opportunity to pass peacefully through the southern part of Preston, taking in the calm, tranquil scenery.
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Pendle Way - Part 1
Distance7 Miles
Pendle Way Section 1 - Barrowford to Barnoldswick, 7 miles (11km). A walk of contrasts from gentle riverside paths around Watermeetings to the breezy moorland of Weets Hill with outstanding views. The Pendle way is well signposted.
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Pendle Way - Part 8
Pendle Way Section 8 - Ancient field tracks lead to a 17th Century hall in the village of Roughlee which has associations with the gentlewoman Alice Nutter - the most enigmatic of the Pendle Witches of 1612.
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Darwen Tower Walk 1
Duration1 hour 30 mins
Distance2 miles
On a clear day the Isle of Man and the hills of North Wales can be seen from Darwen Tower. The 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.
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Cycling into History - The Great Harwood Stretch
Distance16 mile
Learn all about the history of the area on this loop which connected Blackburn to Clitheroe via Great Harwood
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Wyre Way Part 4 – The Tarnbrook Loop
Duration3- 4 hours
Distance6.5 miles
The Wyre Way is part of the UK national network of long distance walking routes. The route follows the course of the river Wyre from its estuary outlet into Morecambe Bay to the fells above Abbeystead where the river has its source.
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The Tolkien Trail - in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien
Duration2 hours 30 mins
Distance5.5 miles
Many areas in the UK claim to have inspired J.R.R Tolkien creation of middle earth but the author certainly spent a lot of his time at Stonyhurst College working on The Lord of the Rings during the Second World War.
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