The Walk Around Birkett Fell Dunsop Bridge is a lovely village to start the walk. Initially country houses and farms dominate. However after 2 miles the walk around Birkett Fell is a mix of country lanes, open countryside with a fine conclusion alongside the River Hodder. The Walk The Forest of Bowland is a lovely unspoilt part of the country, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 179m Elevation: 179m / 587ft
Walk round Stock’s Reservoir The walk round Stock’s Reservoir is full of interest. Much of it stays close to the water’s edge. However in places the tracks venture inland and are much the better for it. The Walk Knowing the history of Stock’s Reservoir helps increase the enjoyment of the walk. An entire village had to be constructed to 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
Ruined castles near Dunsop Bridge This Dunsop Bridge walk starts with a nice riverside stroll up Langden Brook. However on turning south the moors close in and the going becomes much rougher. The Walk Maybe the title of this walk is misleading. To say the ‘castles’ are ruined is possibly generous, I struggled to find anything that might be Holdren 1 Rating: Easier walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 3081010m Elevation: 3081010m / 10108793ft
Nicky Nook Nicky Nook is an easy hill to climb near Lancaster on the fringes of the Pennine moors. However its reduced height is more than made up for by the excellent views and interesting walking. The Walk Less than 20 minutes from Lancaster on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border is the lovely little hill of Nicky Nook (215ms). 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
Pendle Hill walk The splendid views from the isolated summit of Pendle Hill disguise a more morbid secret. The witches of Pendle Hill walk follows the journey of the poor Pendle witches were forced to take before being murdered. This walk showcases Pendle Hill in a much better light! The Walk Pendle Hill has an iconic presence beyond 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 324m Elevation: 324m / 1063ft
Fair Snape Fell Fair Snape Fell is one of the highest summits in the Forest of Bowland. The circular walk takes you up on to the ‘real’ summit on a good track but the crossing to the trig is through some rough peat hags. The final walk on the wide ridge to Parlick is a delight, the walking 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
Footsteps of Tolkein There is little doubt that the area around Stonyhurst College provided some of the inspiration for Lord of the Rings. The walk itself passes the college before heading down to the river, following it back to Hurst Green. The Walk JRR Tolkein stayed at and visited Stonyhurst College regularly when he was researching and writing 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 123m Elevation: 123m / 403ft
Bentham Riverside Walk The Bentham riverside walk is a pleasant stroll linking High and Lo Bentham. There are some glimpses of Ingleborough and the countryside is excellent. The Walk High and Low Bentham are neighbouring villages separated by an attractive section of the River Wenning. There is more than enough in the two villages to keep the walker 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 73m Elevation: 73m / 239ft
Moors above Slaidburn The picturesque moors over Slaidburn lie to the south of the village. On a pleasant summer’s day the extensive views are complemented by the sound of birds song and the rumble of farm tractors. An English picture postcard. The Walk I enjoy walking in the Forest of Bowland for two very specific reasons. The first reason is 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 282m Elevation: 282m / 925ft
Longridge Fell Longridge Fell is a Marilyn mountain with the summit accessed through forestry from the village of Hurst Green. The views are extensive due to the fell’s isolation from other areas of high land. The Walk Similar to Pendle Hill, Longridge Fell dominates its local area. Unlike Pendle though its flanks are covered in forestry and, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 144m Elevation: 144m / 472ft
River Ribble to Sawley Abbey Enjoy a walk along the River Ribble to Sawley Abbey. The walk passes through the pretty village of Bolton by Bowland and Sawley Abbey. In addition to the riverside walking there is a mix of farmland and woods. The Walk It was a warm, sultry summer’s day when I headed off on this circular walk 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 123m Elevation: 123m / 403ft
River Ribble villages walk The River Ribble villages walk near Clitheroe is lovely. A stroll through the lovely villages near the river makes for a very enjoyable walk. Generally the privilege is only reserved for locals and those in the know. The Walk The small River Ribble villages of Grindleton, Chatburn, West Bradford, Waddington are idyllic and worth spending 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 40m Elevation: 40m / 131ft
