Claughton walks

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

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.

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

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.

Ribchester Circular Walk Via Higher Hud ( Download : PDF )

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.

Penwortham Circular via River Ribble ( Download : PDF )

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.

Dinckley Bridge Circular ( Download : PDF )

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.

Osbaldeston Circular ( Download : PDF )

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.

Witton Park ( Download : PDF )

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.

Witton Weavers Reelers Trail ( Download : PDF )

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.

Abbey Village Reservoirs Circular ( Download : PDF )

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.

Sunnyhurst Wood Darwen ( Download : PDF )

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.

Downham Circular Walk via Chatburn ( Download : PDF )

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.

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

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 : PDF )

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.

Jubilee Tower Darwen from Ryal Fold ( Download : PDF )

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.

Great Hill from White Coppice ( Download : PDF )

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.

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

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.

Parbold circular walk via Fairy Glen ( Download : PDF )

4.53mi +361ft -351ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Parbold - Lancashire

The walk starts from Wayfarers pub Parbold and follows the clockwise circular route via Leeds Liverpool canal, Fairy Glen and Parbold Hill.

A short walk around Settle ( Download : PDF )

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 : PDF )

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.

Turton & Entwistle and Wayoh Reservoirs from Jumbles ( Download : PDF )

9.04mi +492ft -482ft 4h35 Average
Starting point in Manchester

This walk visits the three large reservoirs and an area of moorland to the north of Bolton.

Wigan Flashes Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.03mi +20ft -20ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts at Westwood Road Wigan in order to join the canal and head south. On leaving the canal the route passes through Wigan Flashes and Turners Flash before heading back to start.

Pennington Green Circular via Borsdane Wood ( Download : PDF )

5.13mi +210ft -194ft 2h30 Average
Starting point in Manchester

Walk starts from Hindley Mill Lane and follows anticlockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood, Pennington Green, Kirkless Wood and Hindley Hall.

Borsdane Wood Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

4.92mi +161ft -161ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Mill Lane in Hindley and follows the clockwise circular route via Borsdane Wood and Westhoughton Common.

Westhoughton Common Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.32mi +210ft -213ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts opposite Cowburn St Hindley and follows anti-clockwise circular route around Westhoughton Common.

Bryn Gates Lane Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.85mi +49ft -59ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

Circular walk starting from Wigan Flashes and including Bryn Gates Lane, Viridor Wood and canal towpath.

Bickershaw Amberswood Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.76mi +33ft -43ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Bickershaw and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Amberswood, Low Hall and Victoria Fields.

Abram Bickershaw Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.07mi +66ft -43ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.

Lydiate Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.84mi +36ft -33ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Lydiate - Merseyside

The walk starts from Bell's Lane in Lydiate and follows clockwise circular route via disused railway lane and canal towpath. A possible brief detour to St Catherine's Chapel and the oldest pub in Lancashire, Scotch Piper None.

Blea Moor and Denthead from Ribblehead ( Download : PDF )

8.28mi +984ft -981ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Ingleton (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

A Yorkshire Dales route that includes a traverse of Blea Moor from Ribblehead. The return route follows a section of the Dales Way across Gayle Moor. The walk includes some unavoidable road walking.

Bamfurlong Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.45mi +85ft -85ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.

Formby Dune ( Download : PDF )

5.74mi +23ft -23ft 2h40 Average
Starting point in Formby - Merseyside

The walk starts from Formby Village and follows an anticlockwise circular route via Formby Dunes, site of 'Lost Resort', Formby Beach, site of first Lifeboat station with a possible detour to 'Devils Hole'.

Maghull Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.44mi +39ft -39ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Maghull - Merseyside

A circular route starting from Maghull centre initially following the canal and then disused rail track before heading beside Melling Brook to outskirts of Melling. Final section rejoins canal back to start.

Lowton Circular Walk via Golborne ( Download : PDF )

6mi +82ft -85ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from Pennington Flash car park and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golborne Park and Lowton.

Lunt Circular via River Alt ( Download : PDF )

5.32mi +13ft -13ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Sefton - Merseyside

The walk starts from Lunt Village, Sefton and follows the anticlockwise circular route via River Alt, Cheshire Lines railtrack, River Alt and briefly Mersey Forest.

Pennington Flash Circular ( Download : PDF )

3.33mi +23ft -23ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Manchester

The walk starts from the car park on Slag Lane and follows a clockwise circular route around Pennington Flash.

Sefton Meadows ( Download : PDF )

5.11mi +23ft -26ft 2h20 Average
Starting point in Sefton - Merseyside

The walk starts from Sefton Village and follows a clockwise circular route via Sefton Mill site Sefton Meadows, Cheshire Lines railtrack, River Alt and briefly Mersey Forest.

Simpson's Ground and Gummer's How from Astley's Plantation ( Download : PDF )

6.9mi +1207ft -919ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Staveley-in-Cartmel - Cumbria

This circular walk in the South Lakeland offers fine views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells from the summit of Gummers How. The walk also includes woodland and open countryside.