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There is nothing better than getting some fresh air and exploring the beautiful sights of Lancashire, however when it comes to choosing a pram-friendly walking route, it isn’t always easy.
That’s why we’ve pulled together this handy list of Lancashire’s best pram-friendly walking routes, with flat well surfaced paths, perfect for pushchairs and wheelchairs alike.
Junction 31, M6, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AG.
Brockholes Nature Reserve is home to a wonderful variety of wildlife, enjoy spotting birds, mammals and insects throughout the year in the different habitats provided by this once disused quarry. You’ll find several pram-friendly walking routes, including the Gravel Pit trail, that will lead you from the iconic floating visitor centre to the popular wooden adventure playground. As well as accessible viewpoints scattered around the reserve to get closer to nature.
Holmeswood Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TG.
Mere Sands is a beautiful nature reserve and wildlife haven located in Rufford, Lancashire. Home to a new visitor centre, café and several peaceful water side bird hides, Mere Sands is the perfect pram-friendly walking destination. With 95% of the paths being suitable for both prams and wheelchairs, it offers many different walking routes for you to choose from.
Myers Farm, Storrs Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0SW.
Leighton Moss boasts the largest reed bed in North-West England and is home to a wide range of spectacular wildlife including; otters, bearded tits, marsh harriers, egrets and red deer!
See it for yourself at one of the nature reserves various accessible trails and hides or try feeding the birds at the bird feeding station. The viewing points even have lower windows, offering maximum viewing opportunities for the little ones.
Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2TP
Witton park covers 480 acres of beautiful countryside and many different walking routes including a circle route, ideal for prams. Although there are a few bridges to take, there are both flat routes and hilled woodland routes for you to choose from with ramps located around the park. Whilst you are there why not check out the duck pond, café, and playground?
Ormerod Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3WQ
Thompson Park is located close to the centre of Burnley and is a popular and beautiful Edwardian park. This small but pram friendly park has recently been restored and is home to ducks to feed, a railway to explore and several benches for you to rest at.
If you are looking for a longer walk, you can walk across to Queen’s Park – Burnley’s first public park, home to a sensory garden and a café.
Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 6BG
A beauty and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, Healey Dell is a wonderful place to walk with lots of different length walking routes suitable for pushchairs. You’ll find multiple places to park around the reserve as well as a small playground to keep the kids entertained.
Astley Hall, Coach House and Park
Astley Hall, Chorley, PR7 1XA
A beautiful tourist spot located next to Chorley town centre offering families and friends a great day out. Inside the park you’ll find pram friendly walks around walled gardens, grassy fields and the breath-taking Grade-1 listed Astley Hall, there is also a café and large playground for children.
Berkeley Dr, Bamber Bridge, Clayton-le-Woods, Preston PR5 6BY
Within 650 acres of woodland, parkland and agricultural land you’ll find ten mils of paths, many accessible and suitable for prams and wheelchairs. Sightings of roe deer, woodpeckers, kingfishers and dragonflies are reported regularly.
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Whether it’s on the iconic floating visitor village or on the 250 acre nature reserve, Brockholes is full of nature moments just waiting for you to find. Located just off the M6, Brockholes is perfect for a family day out.
Nestled amongst the peaceful agricultural landscape of Rufford, Mere Sands Wood is a true wildlife haven. We're thrilled to finally have the opportunity to offer new visitor facilities; just what such a wonderful and well-loved nature reserve deserves.
Leighton Moss has an abundance of special birds and wildlife. You can hire binoculars, visit nature trails, come to events or get some retail therapy in our RSPB gift shop and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal in our award-winning cafe.
Witton Country Park covers 480 acres of countryside in Blackburn and is liberally peppered with pretty picnic spots, walks, nature trails, a new play area and a cafe providing an ideal day out for all the family.
Opened in July 1930, Thompson Park is a delight. For the horticulturalist its award-winning Italian garden, rose garden, Forest of Burnley arboretum trees and community orchard offer a real treat.
At Healey Dell the River Spodden has carved its way through the woodlands through thousands of years, creating delightful scenery and spectacular waterfalls. A beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology.
One of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West, Astley Hall, located in the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park, offers a fascinating look into over 400 years of history and the lives of the families who once called it home. Visitors are transported through time as the Hall’s secrets are revealed to them through the voices of Lady Susannah Hoghton and her staff. Astley Hall boasts a wonderful collection of historic items including some of the most breathtaking mid-17th century plaster ceilings in the country, rare painted panelling and fine English oak furniture. In recent years Astley Hall has undergone an extensive programme of renovation works to preserve its history for years to come.
With 650 acres of woodland, parklands, argricultural lands, meadows, a lake, the River Lostock and 10 miles of paths Cuerden Valley Park is a refuge of countryside at the heart of Lancashire.
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