A riverside ramble and picnic beside the Ribble from Bolton by Bowland
Departure from Bolton-by-Bowland (Lancashire)
This walk takes in some beautiful Bowland scenery, on a clear day you will get a great view of Pendle Hill.
Downham village
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Three highlights: Swanside packhorse bridge, the idyllic village of Downham, and the ruins of Sawley Abbey.
Downham and Pendle Hill
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Over the hill to pretty Downham and onwards to the top of the iconic Lancashire landmark.
Swanside Bridge and Sawley Abbey
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
A medieval packhorse bridge, a pretty stream, and a stroll through the village past the abbey ruins.
Beacon Hill from the Spread Eagle Inn, Sawley
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales, the Bowland Fells and the Ribble Valley on this rewarding hike to the summit of Beacon Hill before returning to the Spread Eagle via ancient drovers’ tracks for a well-deserved drink.
Bolton-by-Bowland
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Explore the Ribble and its tributaries, find three medieval crosses, and visit a pretty village.
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Downham via Chatburn
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
The walk starts from St Leonard Church on Downham main Street and follows the clockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Chatburn and packhorse bridge.
The foothills of Pendle from the Assheton Arms, Downham
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
This adventurous hike explores the foothills of Pendle, offering extensive views of the Ribble Valley, before diving into the wooded valleys beneath its flanks. It's the perfect route for a Sunday morning ramble or a summer evening amble.
Pendle Hill from Downham (short version)
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
This Lancashire walk starts from the pretty village of Downham and provides a relatively easy ascent of Pendle Hill. In good weather the views are extensive over the Ribble Valley to the Yorkshire Dales and the Southern Lake District, across Burnley to the Southern Pennines and across Clitheroe to the Trough of Bowland. The route is fairly easy to follow although do be careful during the descent as paths shown on maps are not very accurate.
Downham via Worston
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Information Barn Downham and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Worston and Little Mearley Hall.
Amble a quiet riverside and peaceful villages around West Bradford
Departure from West Bradford (Lancashire)
Amble along the well-trodden banks of the Ribble admiring this remarkably quiet section of a hidden industrial quarry.
Panoramic views of Pendle from the Calf's Head, Worston
Departure from Worston (Lancashire)
Explore the scenic foothills of the splendid Pendle Hill and enjoy panoramic views across the magnificent Ribble Valley, before returning to the cosy Calf’s Head, in the beautiful village of Worston, for a tasty meal.
Uphill and down Dale around Lancashire's prettiest village
Departure from Waddington (Lancashire)
A pleasant afternoon ramble through the pastures above Waddington and up onto the fell for breath-taking views over the Ribble Valley before returning via pretty wooded ghylls for a pint at a bustling pub at the heart of the village.
More walks in Bolton-by-Bowland
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley
- Airton
- Bank Newton
- Barley-with-Wheatley Booth
- Barnoldswick
- Barrow
- Barrowford
- Bashall Eaves
- Bentham
- Billington and Langho
- Blacko
- Borough of Pendle
- Bowland Forest Low
- Bracewell and Brogden
- Brierfield
- Chatburn
- Clapham cum Newby
- Clitheroe
- Colne
- Coniston Cold
- Dinckley
- Downham
- Dutton