15 top-rated picnic spots to try in Lancashire before the rain comes - according to Google

By Catherine Musgrove

Senior reporter

Published 14th Aug 2026, 10:37 BST

The weather is set to change soon.

This summer is on course to be the hottest on record.

But a band of rain is on the way in coming days - meaning this weekend could be your last chance (for a while) to enjoy a picnic in one of Lancashire’s beauty spots.

We’ve rounded up a list of top-rated destinations across the region, according to Google Reviews, all rated above 4/5.

Take a look at the pages below for more information.

This 650 acre site is just a stones throw from the M65 and M6, as well as Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. It offers woodland, the River Lostock running through it, a lake, and plenty of benches and places for picnics. Dog-friendly, with a cafe and pay-and-display parking. Rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews.

1. Cuerden Valley Park

This 650 acre site is just a stones throw from the M65 and M6, as well as Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. It offers woodland, the River Lostock running through it, a lake, and plenty of benches and places for picnics. Dog-friendly, with a cafe and pay-and-display parking. Rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews. | Lancashire County Council

Lying just off the M6 and often overshadowed by neighbouring Garstang, Scorton is easily missed but well worth a visit for an excellent walk and pcinic. Starting in the centre of the village, walk up Snowhill Lane and across the bridge over the motorway. Continue over the brook and round to the right, before turning left at the road junction on to Higher Lane. At this point you will get views of Wyresdale Lake and Morecambe Bay. Cross the brook again and take the path to the left down to the farm buildings, after which a right and a left will take you to Scorton Picnic Site. Rates as 4.6/5 on Google Reviews

2. Scorton Picnic Site

Lying just off the M6 and often overshadowed by neighbouring Garstang, Scorton is easily missed but well worth a visit for an excellent walk and pcinic. Starting in the centre of the village, walk up Snowhill Lane and across the bridge over the motorway. Continue over the brook and round to the right, before turning left at the road junction on to Higher Lane. At this point you will get views of Wyresdale Lake and Morecambe Bay. Cross the brook again and take the path to the left down to the farm buildings, after which a right and a left will take you to Scorton Picnic Site. Rates as 4.6/5 on Google Reviews | submit Photo: submit

Visit Astley Park in Chorley and there's plenty for a nice picnic. There's woodland, a lake and a restored Victorian walled garden attached to a 17th-century stately home as well as children's play equipment, cafes and toilets. This rates as 4.7/5 according to Google Reviews.

3. Astley Park, Chorley

Visit Astley Park in Chorley and there's plenty for a nice picnic. There's woodland, a lake and a restored Victorian walled garden attached to a 17th-century stately home as well as children's play equipment, cafes and toilets. This rates as 4.7/5 according to Google Reviews. | NW Photo: Michelle Adamson

Edisford Bridge has just been designated as a safe place for paddling and outdoor swimming, according to Defra. It's long been loved as a picnic spot, with it's beautiful scenery, proximity to Clitheroe and local pubs. Rates as 4.6/5 on Google Reviews.

4. Edisford Bridge being enjoyed in the sunshine.

Edisford Bridge has just been designated as a safe place for paddling and outdoor swimming, according to Defra. It's long been loved as a picnic spot, with it's beautiful scenery, proximity to Clitheroe and local pubs. Rates as 4.6/5 on Google Reviews. | submit Photo: submit

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