Wiswell walks

Downham Circular Walk via Worston ( Download : PDF )

5.89mi +390ft -361ft 3h05 Moderate
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.

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

6.37mi +1516ft -1512ft 4h15 Moderate
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 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 Barley Green (use in mist) ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +1079ft -1086ft 3h10 Moderate
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.

Dinckley Bridge Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.48mi +367ft -374ft 3h20 Moderate
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.

Bolton-by-Bowland ( Download : PDF )

4.66mi +200ft -197ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

Explore the Ribble and its tributaries, find three medieval crosses, and visit a pretty village.

Swanside Bridge and Sawley Abbey ( Download : PDF )

2.59mi +138ft -138ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

A medieval packhorse bridge, a pretty stream, and a stroll through the village past the abbey ruins.

Downham and Pendle Hill ( Download : PDF )

10.53mi +1850ft -1850ft 6h25 Difficult
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

Over the hill to pretty Downham and onwards to the top of the iconic Lancashire landmark.

Downham village ( Download : PDF )

3.99mi +371ft -371ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Sawley (Lancashire) - Lancashire

Three highlights: Swanside packhorse bridge, the idyllic village of Downham, and the ruins of Sawley Abbey.

Ribchester Circular Walk Via Higher Hud ( Download : PDF )

6.06mi +427ft -427ft 3h10 Moderate
Starting point in Ribchester - Lancashire

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

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.

Singing Ringing Tree Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.56mi +899ft -912ft 3h20 Moderate
Starting point in Lancashire

The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golf Course, Singing Ringing Tree sound sculpture.

Towneley Hall Circular Walk via Holme Chapel ( Download : PDF )

6.92mi +659ft -696ft 3h45 Moderate
Starting point in Lancashire

The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Holme Chapel.

Birkett Fell ( Download : PDF )

5.97mi +787ft -758ft 3h25 Moderate
Starting point in Bowland Forest Low - Lancashire

A somewhat wilder walk over Birkett Fell, rewarded with wide views over the Hodder valley and encounters with some intriguing limestone features. There are two moderate climbs; the moorland can be bleak in poor weather and paths may be indistinct and boggy in places.

A Hodder Trod ( Download : PDF )

5.74mi +443ft -466ft 3h00 Moderate
Starting point in Bowland Forest Low - Lancashire

A scenic walk along both sides of the Hodder valley; the river is crossed via two sets of stepping stones. Those at Stakes at the southern end are rather uneven and at the time of writing in 2015 one w...; both sets may be impassable when the river is high (diversions are available). Field paths may be muddy.

Stepping stones and Burholme Bridge ( Download : PDF )

2.04mi +151ft -144ft 1h05 Easy
Starting point in Bowland Forest Low - Lancashire

An easy stroll across the River Hodder via the stepping stones, returning via Burholme Bridge. One steep climb and some road walking. Field paths may be soft and muddy after rain and the stepping stones may be impassable when the river is in spate.

Fair Oak and Long Knots ( Download : PDF )

4.17mi +427ft -430ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Bowland Forest Low - Lancashire

A pleasant stroll with superb views down the Hodder valley and a gentle pastoral return via a series of farms. One steep climb and descent above the stepping stones. Field paths may be muddy after rain and the stepping stones may be impassable when the river is in spate.

Dunsop Bridge and Totridge Fell ( Download : PDF )

9.81mi +1512ft -1542ft 5h50 Moderate
Starting point in Bowland-with-Leagram - Lancashire

Without the optional ascent of Totridge this is a fairly long but mostly undemanding walk, apart from a moderate climb to the shoulder of Mellor Knoll. The fellside climb to Totridge is steep and the trig point is on high peat moorland (avoid in poor visibility), but the reward for the effort on a clear day is an exceptional view that includes Pendle Hill and the tops of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The stepping stones may become impassable after heavy rain.

Witton Park ( Download : PDF )

5.89mi +538ft -545ft 3h10 Moderate
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.

Rossendale Circular Walk from Water ( Download : PDF )

4.33mi +472ft -472ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Lancashire

The walk starts from Dean Lane, Water in Rossendale (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Small Shaw trig point.

Witton Weavers Reelers Trail ( Download : PDF )

5.8mi +427ft -400ft 3h00 Moderate
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.

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.

Jubilee Tower Darwen from Ryal Fold ( Download : PDF )

4.33mi +541ft -538ft 2h30 Moderate
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.

Withnell, Brinscall ( Download : PDF )

5.82mi +230ft -230ft 2h55 Moderate
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.

Abbey Village Reservoirs Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.29mi +427ft -397ft 3h15 Moderate
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.