The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of outdoor adventures.
We might now be in the ‘ber’ months, but this is a great time to explore the very best of Lancashire as the leaves start to change colour and crisper air moves in.
For inspiration on where to visit, take a look at the 15 places we’ve found below:


2. Hurst Grange Park
Start: Hurst Grange Park, Hill Road entrance, PR1 9XH Distance: Six miles Time: Three to four hours Grade: Easy Map: OS Explorer 286 Blackpool and Preston

3. Chipping
Start: Chipping Village car park, PR3 2QH Distance: Seven miles Time: Three to four hours Grade: Moderate. Map: OS OL 41 The Forest of Bowland

4. Newton
Start: Newton village car park. BB7 3EB Distance: Seven miles Time: Three to four hours Grade: The climbing comes in the first part of the walk. The second half of the route is a pleasant riverside amble. Map: OS OL 41 The Forest of Bowland.