Where upland trails meet historic towns, and forest paths lead to windswept shores.
Lancashire is a county of contrasts — from the windswept hills of the Forest of Bowland to the lively promenades of the Fylde Coast. Between them lie ancient woodlands, quiet canals, and stone-built villages that whisper of industry, nature, and time. It’s a landscape made for slow exploration and local discovery.
Walkers can follow long-distance trails like the Pendle Way or Lancashire Coastal Way, or head deep into the Bowland Fells, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Inland, former railway lines and canal towpaths offer level, peaceful routes through countryside rich in heritage and wildlife.
Whether you're seeking hilltop views, riverside rambles, or coastal air, Lancashire’s walking country has a rhythm of its own — grounded, welcoming, and full of surprise.
A 45-mile circular trail steeped in history and legend, encircling Pendle Hill. Explore upland farms, ancient tracks, and villages linked to the 17th-century witch trials.
Stretching over 65 miles from Silverdale to Freckleton, this route follows dunes, saltmarshes, and estuaries along the Irish Sea coast, with birdlife and big skies throughout.
A long-distance path tracing the River Ribble from its estuary near Preston to its source in the Yorkshire Dales, passing through rolling farmland and scenic riverbanks.
Short circular routes around Pendle, Barley, and Newchurch-in-Pendle, each with dramatic scenery and ties to the area’s folklore.
Curated stays for walkers, wanderers, and slow travellers — all within easy reach of the path.
Trusted tour companies offer self-guided walking holidays in Lancashire — with accommodation, luggage transfers, and detailed route notes included.
Choose a town or village to start your walk — and discover places to stay, paths to follow, and landscapes to linger in.
These featured walks pass through or begin in Lancashire — each one suited to slow, self-guided exploration.
