Often overlooked, Lancashire’s history is rich and filled with beautiful countryside landscapes that offer a mesmerising view. It also has some of the most scenic walks in the whole of England.

A perfect day-out with your friends and/or family, Lancashire has a lot of popular sites offering great views. Here are five famous walks in Lancashire that you can visit this year:

 

  • Peel Tower and Holcombe Moor – Ramsbottom

A part of Great Manchester, the Peel Tower and Holcombe Moor is located in the town of Ramsbottom. It provides you with one of the most scenic views in all of Lancashire and Manchester. Built in the year 1852, this tower was erected after the late Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. The flying flag on the top of the tower signifies that it is open to the public.

 

  • Clowbridge Reservoir

Built in the year 1866, the Clowbridge Reservoir is enjoyed by many hikers as well as the general public. A three-kilometre stretch starting from Dunnockshaw, Burnley, and this location is scenic and offers a beautiful view. There are also a number of off-shoot trails that can be visited along the way. The hilly moors and nearby woodland is some of the natural beauty that one can enjoy while walking the iconic Singing Ringing Tree.

  • Forest of Bowland Waterfall Walk – Gisburn Forest

If you love natural trails, the forest of Bowland Waterfall Walk is home to a stunning natural waterfall spot that the viewers can enjoy. It is a secretive spot that not many people know of. There is a scrambled segment that is recommended to be explored only if you are experienced in hiking.

A great choice for trail walking, this area provides absolutely stunning views throughout the whole route. You can easily park your car in the Stocks Reservoir Car Park and walk down the route to reach the destination.

 

  • The Wayside Arts Trail

If you love architectural wonders and the historicity of it, you would love the Wayside Arts Trail. It is home to a wonderful heritage themed walk that would lead you to Crown Point. A 9.5 kilometre walk, it also hosts a variety of spots that are built by the Lancashire artists Martin Bednarczuk and Julie Miles with the help of the students. The Singing Ringing Tree is also a wonder that can be experienced with the magical sculptures that are built around it.

 

  • Haslingden Grane Circular – Haslingden

An open to public footpath to the Calf Hey Reservoir, the Haslingden Grane Circular is located near the quarry settlements and hosts a number of reservoirs. This place is notoriously known for its illegal whiskey distilling, also known as the whiskey spinning.

The Grange village has very little remains and the trails point to the history of the settlement in a rich and vivid manner. The walk starts and finishes at the Clough Head Visitor’s Centre Café.

 

Travelling to Lancashire?

If you want to spend time walking down the mystic mountains and enjoy the scenic view of the hills, the aforementioned routes are a perfect gateway to the beauty of nature.