Description
From river mouth to upland sources.
The Ribble Way follows the landscape of the river from the Lancashire coast towards Cam Fell in the Yorkshire Dales. Along the way, the route moves from low-lying coastal areas through valleys and small settlements to more open inland terrain. The guide shows how this variety can be experienced as one continuous walk, with nature and local history woven into the days spent along the river.
Seven stages and suggestions for day walks.
The roughly 116-kilometre route is divided into seven stages, giving a clear starting point for planning. The book also helps you choose shorter walks. This makes it useful both for following the entire path and for enjoying a few rewarding days out from a base in the Ribble Valley.
OS maps and route information for completing the walk.
Map extracts from Ordnance Survey accompany the detailed descriptions, with information that helps you follow the connections between paths and small settlements. Practical advice on transport and dividing up the route supports your own adjustments. The book makes it easier to see which stages fit together, and how the walk can be planned without covering everything in a single trip.
A river route that grows gradually more mountainous.
The walk does not have the same character from start to finish. The lower valleys and the higher areas near the sources place different demands on planning and navigation. The guide is suitable for experienced hikers who want to assess the stages according to terrain and fitness, and who want both closeness to the water and a clear progression in the landscape throughout the walk.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Authors: Dennis Kelsall and Jan Kelsall. English language. 112 pages. Second edition, published 2023. ISBN 9781786310910.
