20 best Chipping walks

Hazelhurst Fell, Fair Snape Fell and Parlick ( Download : )

11.02mi

+1558ft

-1549ft

6h25

Difficult

Starting point in Claughton - Lancashire

Ths Forest of Bowland offers some of the finest walking in Lancashire. However some of the moorland sections can be quite boggy after rain. A good sense of direction is required certainly during the first section of this walk. Refreshments are not available during this walk so make sure you take food and water.

Ribchester Circular Walk Via Higher Hud ( Download : )

6.06mi

+427ft

-427ft

3h10

Average

Starting point in Ribchester - Lancashire

The walk starts Ribchester Arms, Ribchester and follows clockwise circular route via Duddle Wood, Higher Hud and River Ribble.

More detailed route info :
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/ribch...

Dinckley Bridge Circular ( Download : )

6.48mi

+367ft

-374ft

3h20

Average

Starting point in Clayton-le-Dale - Lancashire

The walk starts from Baker Brow above Ribchester Bridge and follows a clockwise circular route via Dinckley Bridge.

More detailed route info:
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/dinck...

Abbeystead - Tarnbrook - Big hill ( Download : )

7.97mi

+1145ft

-1155ft

4h40

Easy

Starting point in Over Wyresdale - Lancashire

A walk of two halves, first half mainly uphill, second half mainly down-hill. Surface all gravel path or tarmac road so easy to follow and walk on.

Osbaldeston Circular ( Download : )

4.89mi

+246ft

-249ft

2h30

Easy

Starting point in Osbaldeston - Lancashire

The walk starts from Osbaldestone Green and follows the anticlockwise circular route via banks of River Ribble.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/osbal...

Penwortham Circular via River Ribble ( Download : )

6.05mi

+72ft

-72ft

2h50

Easy

Starting point in Penwortham - Lancashire

The walk starts from Penwortham water tower(01 Start on map) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via River Ribble, Howick Cross and Blashaw Wood.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/penwo...

Witton Park ( Download : )

5.89mi

+538ft

-545ft

3h10

Average

Starting point in Blackburn with Darwen

Walk starts from Witton Park car park and follows anti clockwise circular route via Billinge Wood, Houghton Bottoms and Pleasington.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/witto...

Downham Circular Walk via Chatburn ( Download : )

4.23mi

+361ft

-335ft

2h15

Easy

Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

The walk starts from St Leonard Church on Downham main Street and follows the clockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Chatburn and packhorse bridge.

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http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/downh...

Pendle Hill from Downham (short version) ( Download : )

6.37mi

+1516ft

-1512ft

4h15

Average

Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

This Lancashire walk starts from the pretty village of Downham and provides a relatively easy ascent of Pendle Hill. In good weather the views are extensive over the Ribble Valley to the Yorkshire Dales and the Southern Lake District, across Burnley to the Southern Pennines and across Clitheroe to the Trough of Bowland. The route is fairly easy to follow although do be careful during the descent as paths shown on maps are not very accurate.

Downham Circular Walk via Worston ( Download : )

5.89mi

+390ft

-361ft

3h05

Average

Starting point in Downham - Lancashire

The walk starts from Information Barn Downham and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Worston and Little Mearley Hall.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/downh...

Witton Weavers Reelers Trail ( Download : )

5.8mi

+427ft

-400ft

3h00

Average

Starting point in Livesey - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Stockclough Lane and follows an anticlockwise circular route via Stanworth Wood, Abbeyvillage and Tockholes.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/witto...

Bankhouses from Glasson via the Lancashire Coastal Way ( Download : )

7.15mi

+112ft

-115ft

3h25

Easy

Starting point in Thurnham - Lancashire

A Lancashire Walk that explores the Lune Estuary and coast to the west of Lancaster. This Lancashire walk starts from Glasson Dock which at one time had high hopes as being a port serving Lancaster. The route follows a section of the Lancashire Coastal Way with the opportunity to visit the ruins of Cockersand Abbey before continuing along the coast. The final section uses rural inland footpaths to return to the start.

Hutton Bottom Circular ( Download : )

7.71mi

+52ft

-52ft

3h35

Average

Starting point in Hutton (Lancashire) - Lancashire

This route beginning opposite Hutton Grammar school and making way to Dolphin Pub via Longton Brook, Back Lane and Marsh Lane. Return is via section of Ribble Way, River Ribble and open farmland back to start.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/hutto...

Withnell, Brinscall ( Download : )

5.82mi

+230ft

-230ft

2h55

Average

Starting point in Withnell - Lancashire

The first section of the walk follows the disused Lancashire Union Railway from Abbey Village to Brinscall which is now a nature reserve. After Brincall the route follows Goit watercourse before leaving the valley and gradually ascends via Brinscall Hall and Windy Harbour to Snape Heights offering good views over the Ribble Valley, The final section descends back to railtrack offering good open views of Darwen Moor.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/withn...

Abbey Village Reservoirs Circular ( Download : )

6.29mi

+427ft

-397ft

3h15

Average

Starting point in Withnell - Lancashire

The walk starts Abbey Village main St A675 (Bolton Road) and follows clockwise circular route via Abbey Village, Rake Brook, Roddlesworth Lower and Higher Reservoirs.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/abbey...

Sunnyhurst Wood Darwen ( Download : )

2.46mi

+180ft

-180ft

1h15

Easy

Starting point in Tockholes - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Dean Lane off Tockholes Road and follows anticlockwise the circular route via Earnsdale Reservoir, Sunnyhurst Wood and Darwen Golf Course.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/sunny...

Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist) ( Download : )

4.82mi

+1079ft

-1086ft

3h10

Average

Starting point in Barley-with-Wheatley Booth - Lancashire

This Lancashire route in the Forest of Bowland starts from the attractive village of Barley Green and climbs to the summit of Pendle Hill using the direct route. The descent is easier in mist or poor visibility. With strong associations to the witches of Pendle this walk also provides superb views over parts of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.

Jubilee Tower Darwen from Ryal Fold ( Download : )

4.33mi

+541ft

-538ft

2h30

Average

Starting point in Tockholes - Blackburn with Darwen

The walk starts from Ryal Fold, Tockholes Road and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Duckshaw Moor, Darwin Tower and Earnsdale Reservoir.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/Jubil...

Great Hill from White Coppice ( Download : )

7.47mi

+958ft

-945ft

4h15

Average

Starting point in Anglezarke - Lancashire

The walk starts from White Coppice cricket ground and follows the clockwise circular route via Wheelton Moor, Tockholes Plantation and Great Hill.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/Great...

Much Hoole ( Download : )

7.99mi

+23ft

-23ft

3h40

Average

Starting point in Much Hoole - Lancashire

A circular walk starting from Liverpool Old Rd taking paths beside River Douglas to Dolphin Inn then over farm tracks to Much Hoole and then more farm tracks back to start.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/much_...

A short walk around Settle ( Download : )

5.45mi

+1047ft

-1020ft

3h25

Average

Starting point in Settle - North Yorkshire

This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.

Crummack Dale and Ingleborough: a circular walk ( Download : )

12.05mi

+2195ft

-2182ft

7h25

Average

Starting point in Austwick - North Yorkshire

A lovely walk with changing landscapes and panoramas. From the quiet and scenic Crummack Dale, via limestone escarpments and limestone pavement, you will join the three peaks path to the summit of Ingleborough where you will be rewarded with excellent views on a clear day. The return leg is via the pothole of Gaping Gill and the gorge at Trow Gill before crossing back into Crummack Dale.

Rufford River Douglas Circular ( Download : )

5.73mi

+10ft

-10ft

2h40

Easy

Starting point in Rufford (Lancashire) - Lancashire

A very easy to follow 6 mile circular walk beginning at Rufford Marina and initially taking towpath North beside Leeds Liverpool Canal before taking footpath South along the levee beside River Douglas back to start.

More detailed route info
http://www.graemelinford.com/walks/ruffo...

Rufford Mere Sands Circular ( Download : )