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:
5. Roddlesworth
Start: Roddlesworth Café and Information Centre BB3 0PA Distance: Six miles Time: Three hours Grade: Much of the walk is easy but there are two climbs – the second of which has over 600 feet of ascent Map: OS Explorer 286 West Pennine Moors
6. Sabden
Start: Sabden Village pay and display car park, BB7 9EW Distance: Six miles Time: Three hours Grade: Much of the walk is easy but there are two moderate climbs Map: OS Explorer 286 West Pennine Moors
7. Parbold
Start: Car park in Alder Lane playing fields, Bramble Lane, Parbold. SD 49511041 Distance : 7 miles Time: 3 hours Grade: Moderate due to steep hills Map: OS Explorer 285 Southport and Chorley
8. Cuerden Valley
Start: Berkeley Drive car park, Bamber Bridge, PRESTON PR5 6BY Distance : 4.2 miles Time: 2 hours Grade: Easy; metalled roads and tracks, gravel footpaths, some muddy patches, six flights of steps, gates, but no stiles. Map: OS Explorer 1:25,000 286 Blackpool & Preston