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A riverside ramble and picnic beside the Ribble from Bolton by Bowland
Visorando Member 
2.72 mi
+253 ft
-243 ft
1h 30
Easy
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.
Beacon Hill from the Spread Eagle Inn, Sawley
Visorando Member 5.31 mi
+728 ft
-732 ft
3h 05
Moderate
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.
Swanside Bridge and Sawley Abbey
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.59 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
A medieval packhorse bridge, a pretty stream, and a stroll through the village past the abbey ruins.
Downham and Pendle Hill
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.53 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,952 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Over the hill to pretty Downham and onwards to the top of the iconic Lancashire landmark.
Downham village
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.99 mi
+351 ft
-331 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Three highlights: Swanside packhorse bridge, the idyllic village of Downham, and the ruins of Sawley Abbey.
Bolton-by-Bowland
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.66 mi
+187 ft
-180 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Explore the Ribble and its tributaries, find three medieval crosses, and visit a pretty village.
⚠️ Please check the review as the gate at Grid Ref 779484 might be locked at waypoint (4), if you did the route, please help the author and let us know what the situation is. 😉
The foothills of Pendle from the Assheton Arms, Downham
Visorando Member 4.82 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
2h 45
Moderate
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.
Downham via Chatburn
Visorando Member 
4.23 mi
+358 ft
-331 ft
2h 15
Easy
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.
Pendle Hill from Downham (short version)
Visorando Member 
6.37 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 15
Moderate
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
Visorando Member 
5.89 mi
+407 ft
-384 ft
3h 05
Moderate
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.
Panoramic views of Pendle from the Calf's Head, Worston
Visorando Member 2.65 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
1h 20
Easy
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.
Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist)
Visorando Member 4.82 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
This Lancashire route in the Forest of Bowland starts from the attractive village of Barley Green and climbs to the summit of Pendle Hill using the direct route. The descent is easier in mist or poor visibility. With strong associations to the witches of Pendle this walk also provides superb views over parts of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.
Pendle Hill
Visorando Member 4.55 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,194 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
Very famous circular walk to do Pendle Hill summit from Barley village. Dog friendly.
Amble a quiet riverside and peaceful villages around West Bradford
Visorando Member 4.03 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from West Bradford (Lancashire)
Amble along the well-trodden banks of the Ribble admiring this remarkably quiet section of a hidden industrial quarry.
Foulridge via Noyna Hill
Visorando Member 
6.13 mi
+587 ft
-614 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Foulridge (Lancashire)
The walk starts opposite Church of Saint Michael and All Angels and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Foulridge Reservoir, Noyna Hill and Leeds Liverpool canal.
Uphill and down Dale around Lancashire's prettiest village
Visorando Member 4.35 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
2h 25
Moderate
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.
Countryside around charming Waddington
Visorando Member 1.96 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Waddington (Lancashire)
A short, hillside walk featuring some wonderful panoramas of Pendle, beautiful scenery and lively animals, then replenish your palate at The Lower Buck with some amazing food and drink.
Clitheroe River Ribble Circular
Visorando Member 
8.29 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Clitheroe (Lancashire)
A circular walk starting from Edisford Bridge travelling along the South side of the River Ribble before crossing the river at Gindleton to follow the North side of the river back to start.
Simonstone from the Best Western Higher Trapp Hotel
Visorando Member 4.29 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Simonstone (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views of Pendle and the South Pennines as you pass through pastoral countryside. The trees along the route are also particularly interesting, with the route passing through beautiful old beech woods on the lowland following the shapes of weathered trees on the high ground. Long steady climb and a little wet in a few places.
Ribble Valley riverside path from The Aspinall Arms, Clitheroe
Visorando Member 2.63 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 15
Moderate
Departure from Little Mitton (Lancashire)
A circular pub walk from the Aspinall Arms taking in glorious riverside paths, grazing pastures, ancient lanes and wild moorland of Ribble Valley, with excellent views throughout.
Around Settle
Visorando Member 
5.45 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Settle (North Yorkshire)
This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.
Malham Tarn and Cove via the bio-diverse pastures under Pikedaw Hill.
Visorando Member 
7.50 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
An interesting circular walk from the delightful village of Malham. Up through the pasture below Pikedaw Hill to the well mark footpaths that lead across to Langscar Gate and then Malham Tarn, which is a great place to pic-nic. The return leg is via the dry valley of Watlowes to Malham Cove with its spectacular limestone pavement. Descend via the well made steps and then the less trodden footpath to the East of the village.
The Dales High Way and Settle from Malham
Visorando Member 
11.15 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,680 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
A nice circular walk from Malham in a westerly direction towards Settle and then curving north past Attermire Scar with a detour to explore Victoria Cave. The loop returns towards Malham via Malham Cove. Interesting and varied scenery throughout the walk and mostly on well maintained paths or tracks.
Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove
Visorando Member 
8.13 mi
+768 ft
-761 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
A great circular walk from Malham village, taking in Janet's Cave / Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, the limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove and the cove itself before finishing back at the car. Consistently interesting and varied scenery.
⚠️Please note that there is a scramble up steep water worn rock in Goredale between waypoints (2) and (3). Some people might find this challenging and please do not attend to do this part when it is raining or icy! However an alternative is possible.
Malham, Kirkby Malham and Airton Circular
Visorando Member 
6.06 mi
+594 ft
-607 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
This is an easy circular walk from Malham, heading South to Kirkby Malham and then Airton. The walk up from Malham affords good views back to Malham Cove and the passes through varied farmland scenery. St Michael's Church at Kirkby Malham is worth a visit and the farm shop at Airton provides a good mid-walk stop for refreshments. The riverside path back provides further interest with views of Hanlith Hall, the old mill at Scalegill and Aire Head, which is the source of the River Aire.
Malham Cove, Mastiles Roman Camp and the Bordley Beck valley from Malham
Visorando Member 
10.99 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,444 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
This is a nice circular walk from Malham, which explores the popular viewpoints with the addition of some beautiful dales scenery to the East of the main valley. The ascent is not great and most of the walk is on good paths or tracks. On this walk you will visit: Malham Cove, Mastiles Roman Army Camp, The Bordley Farms and a beautiful dale, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss.
Malham Cove, Janet's Foss and Gordale Scar
Visorando Member 
4.84 mi
+748 ft
-725 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
Lovely circular walk to discover Janet's Foss waterfall, Gordale Scar and waterfall and Malham Cove. Dog friendly. Can be very busy during summer months.
Janet' Foss, Gordale Scar, Weets Top and Hanlith Moor.
Visorando Member 
6.32 mi
+899 ft
-909 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
A circular route which can be done in either direction. As described it leaves Malham village on the good paths to the popular Janet's Foss waterfall, then it takes in the valley leading into Gordale Scar, returning to the road and up the hill until a track leads to the summit of Weets Top. The gentle descent of Halton Moor provides a different landscape and leads to Hanlith where you pick up the Pennine Way path back to Malham.
Janet's Foss, Weets Top, Calton Moor and River Aire
Visorando Member 
8.02 mi
+748 ft
-771 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Malham (North Yorkshire)
A circular route which can be done in either direction. As described it leaves Malham village on the good paths to the popular Janet's Foss waterfall, then it takes the quiet road past the entrance to Gordale and up the hill until a track leads to the summit of Weets Top. The gentle descent of Calton Moor provides a different landscape and views over to Rystone Fell and Cracoe Fell. More quiet roads allow you to take in the pretty villages of Calton and Airton before following the riverside path back to Malham passing, Hanlith Hall and Aire Head, which is the source of the river Aire.
Ribble Valley landscapes circular from Foxfields Country Hotel
Visorando Member 2.98 mi
+499 ft
-479 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Billington and Langho (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views across two stunning valley landscapes. An early climb will be well worth it, with panoramic views across the Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north, and then, once you have crossed the hill, the Pennines to the south. It is the perfect route for a mid-week escape followed by a sumptuous meal. Fairly challenging with an early climb to the top of the hill, ladder stiles and perhaps boggy in places.
More walks in Gisburn
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Gargrave
- Giggleswick
- Gisburn Forest
- Goldshaw Booth
- Great Mitton
- Grindleton
- Halton West
- Hanlith
- Hellifield
- Higham-with-West Close Booth
- Horton
- Ightenhill
- Kelbrook and Sough
- Kirkby Malham
- Laneshaw Bridge
- Lawkland
- Little Mitton
- Long Preston
- Malham
- Martons Both
- Mearley
- Middop
- Nelson
- Newsholme
- Old Laund Booth
- Otterburn