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Cycle Route
Nelson
A 17 mile on-road cycle route through marvellous undulating countryside and picturesque villages, taking from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the pace you go and how long you stop along the route. Not suitable for beginners.
Canal / Waterway / Marina
Foulridge, Colne
Foulridge Canal cruises has been operating under the present ownership for 23 years on the tranquil countryside section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Foulridge Canal Wharf, 2 miles from the end of the M65 motorway in Colne.
Countryside
Burnley
This unspoilt village is situated in the beautiful Cliviger Gorge three miles south east of Burnley on the A646. The church is of particular interest; built by Thomas Dunham Whitaker in 1794 it is the burial place of several notable Burnley people.
Town
The town was originally two villages, Little Marsden and Great Marsden. However, the advent of the railways in the late 19th century resulted in the new town of Nelson being given its Town Charter by Queen Victoria.
Village
Burnley
Lying approximately three miles east of the town centre, this historic village with its close association with the Thursby family, great benefactors of the Burnley area.
Market Town
Colne is an ancient market town steeped in history (parts of the parish church date back to the 11th century). Birthplace of Wallace Hartley (band master on the Titanic) and home of The Great British R&B Festival.
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Burnley
Dating from 1912 Ightenhill Park is split in three bisected by Ightenhill Park Lane and Ighten Road. The park has recently updated tennis and ball courts and a bowling green that is well used by enthusiasts whenever the weather allows.
Market Town
BURNLEY
Burnley is a large market town in the north-east of Lancashire. The town nestles in a natural three forked valley surrounded by pleasant countryside which evolves into wild moorland at higher altitudes.
Village
Burnley
The picturesque hamlet of Briercliffe is situated approximately 3 miles north of Burnley with views over Thursden Valley. This stone built community was once a centre for the cotton industry and contains many interesting and historic buildings dating
Historic House
Wycoller
The hall was built by the Hartley family at the end of the 16th century and subsequently extended in the 18th by Squire Henry Owen Cunliffe, in order to attract a wealthy wife. Charlotte Brontë is thought to have frequently visited Wycoller village.
Waymarked Trail
Burnley
Wayside Arts Trail has given a new look to the East Lancashire Regional Park, resulting in a new family walk from Towneley Park up to Crown Point.
Countryside
Nelson
Barrowford is a linear village situated to the north of Nelson on the A682. It has 17th and 18th century farmhouses and handloom weavers' cottages alongside the later 19th and 20th century mills.
Bus/Coach Tour
Tours around the region to learn about the famous Pendle Witches, to improve your photography or to learn of Burnley's heritage.
Arts, Crafts & Galleries
Burnley
Fine art gallery displaying some of the finest, most collectible artists & printmakers in the NorthWest. Also available is a large selection of frame moulding, hand made original ceramics, glassware, turned wooden pieces & signed Ltd edition prints.
Walking Route
Burnley
A varied and overall pleasant journey through East Lancashire's heartland, immerse yourself in the history, heritage and wholly diverse wildlife on any one of the six routes that make up The Burnley Way.
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Burnley
Towneley Park is the largest and most popular park in Burnley. It has a long history as a private estate, with much of it's current landscape the result of work carried out in the late eighteenth century by Charles Towneley.
Picnic Site
Barley
One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
Nature Reserve
Get to grips with Pendle’s wild side! Visit one of or Local Nature Reserves and you’ll see some amazing plant and wildlife. Pendle has five great Local Nature Reserves Alkincoats, Greenfield, Lomeshaye Marsh, Upper Ball Grove, and Quarry Hill.
Canal / Waterway / Marina
Nelson
Reedley Marina is a new 100 berth marina offering superb facilities for the modern boater, and is also is a lovely spot to eat, as the Kingfisher Cafe has stunning views over Pendle Hill.
Sports & Leisure
Colne
Prestige Karting is one of the largest indoor go karting centres in the North of England. Designed by professional racers, the karting circuit is approximately 360 metres long, and is one of the most demanding karting tracks in the UK.