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Walking

Breathe in the fresh air and take in the the spectacular scenery of Lancashire. If you thrive in the outdoors and love to explore undiscovered countryside, then walking in Lancashire is yours to enjoy.

From short, gentle rambles to wide-ranging treks for the serious walker, there is a whole host of walks on offer.

Lancashire walking routes

Walks of all lengths and abilities are available to download free of charge.

View and download over 40 walking routes around Lancashire

Please remember to observe the Countryside Code when visiting Lancashire - Download Countryside Code

Walking Festivals & Events

Garstang Walking Festival - May

West Lancashire Walking Festival - August

West Pennine Walking Festival - August

Pendle Walking Festival - August/September

South Ribble Walking Week - September

Rural Rossendale Walking Festival - October

Accommodation for Walkers & Cyclists

If you're a walker or cyclist, you know how helpful it is to stay somewhere that offers facilities like a room to dry wet clothes - so look out for our Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome logos on accommodation that does this and much more.
Click here to view accommodation with the Walkers & Cyclists Charter Mark

Access Land in Lancashire

Walkers in Lancashire now have the opportunity to walk over 100 sq.miles of moorland access land.

Access land offers some of the roughest and most remote walking in Lancashire and linked with the network of public rights of way gives plenty of scope for enjoyable and challenging walks, birdwatching, picknicking, running and climbing.

For further information visit countrysideaccess.gov.uk

Tramper Hire

All terrain electric buggies are available for use by people with limited mobility at Beacon Fell Country Park, Witton Country Park, Wyre Estuary Country Park, Wycoller Country Park and on some guided walks.

The buggies can cover rough ground, mud and grass and offer the chance to enjoy a real countryside experience.

For more information on Trampers click here