Where sweeping beaches meet rolling hills, and walkers can follow quiet paths through historic towns, nature reserves, and rural landscapes.
Lancashire offers a rich mix of walking holidays and outdoor adventures, from the windswept shores of Morecambe Bay to the rugged beauty of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (AONB). The county’s varied scenery includes tidal estuaries, peaceful canal towpaths, and open moorland, with walking routes that suit both leisurely explorers and long-distance hikers.
It’s a place where history and nature blend. Trails lead through traditional market towns, past ruined abbeys, and across landscapes shaped by farming, industry, and the sea. Whether you’re planning a gentle riverside walk, a self-guided hiking holiday through the hills, or a weekend coastal break, Lancashire delivers an inviting mix of scenery, culture, and quiet spaces to explore.
A flat, scenic towpath route running through the heart of Lancashire, with easy access to market towns and countryside views.
Linking east and west across the Pennines, the Lancashire section offers peaceful walking between villages, heritage sites, and open farmland.
A 68-mile circular route through the Forest of Bowland (AONB), featuring wild moorland, wooded valleys, and traditional stone villages.
