Description
Varied walking in Northwest England.
Lancashire combines agricultural landscapes and small towns with forests, coastlines, and open moorlands. This guide showcases the breadth of the region through walks in areas such as the Forest of Bowland, Ribble Valley, and West Pennine Moors. You may use the book from a fixed base or explore different areas during an extended stay in the county.
40 day walks and one two-day trek.
Day walks typically range from 8–16 kilometers and take three to five hours. Additionally, the Bowland Traverse is described, a 46-kilometer trek between Wennington and Giggleswick. OS maps at 1:50,000 scale, route overviews, and descriptions assist in comparing length, ascent, and terrain before making your selection.
Nature, history, and refreshment stops.
Pendle Hill, ancient woodlands, traces of past settlements, and views towards Morecambe Bay offer diverse themes for your walking days. Preston, Lancaster, Burnley, Blackburn, and Clitheroe are among suitable bases. Practical information on parking, transport, and dining facilities makes it easier to integrate your walks with local places and culinary experiences.
Who is this book suitable for?
Most walks are suitable for hikers with reasonable fitness, while higher routes demand confident navigation and gear for changeable weather. The area can be enjoyed year-round, but the moorlands may be challenging in winter, and lower trails can be waterlogged after rain. Select terrain and daily distance according to your experience and current conditions.
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.
Author: Mark Sutcliffe. English language. 176 pages. First edition, published in 2021. ISBN 9781786310033.
