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15 Short Walks in the Ribble Valley
Mark Sutcliffe has chosen 15 of the best short walks around the Ribble Valley. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
Seasons
Most of these walks can be safely completed all year round, but some are trickier in winter. We’d recommend late spring or early autumn as the best times to visit.Centres
Clitheroe, Whalley, Longridge, Ribchester, Waddington, Downham, Grindleton, Bolton-by-Bowland, Langho, Wiswell, Hurst Green, SawleyDifficulty
All of the routes in this guidebook are under 11km in distance and are accessible to anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Some of the hillier routes involve some steep climbs and descents, but all of the walks should take no longer than four hours of steady walking.Must See
Explore Clitheroe Castle, enjoy a gentle ramble beside the River Ribble, find Roman remains in Ribchester, follow in the footsteps of Hobbits on the Tolkien Trail, hike to the summit of mighty Pendle Hill and discover welcoming country inns and cosy cafes that are just perfect for a post-walk treat.ISBN
9781786312365
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Published
5 Feb 2025
Edition
First
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm
Weight
130g
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Would you like to explore the best of the Ribble Valley? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area, including Ribchester, Longridge, Dinckley, Whalley, Pendle, Clitheroe, Waddington and Downham.
Why choose this guidebook?
- Walks under three hours, plus one challenge route
- Easy to follow with clear route descriptions
- Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
- No specialist gear needed, walk all year round
- Ordnance Survey mapping
Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!
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By Mark Sutcliffe
An experienced outdoor writer and editor, Mark Sutcliffe is a former editor of Country Walking and Lakeland Walker magazines and an occasional contributor to some of the UK's leading outdoor magazines - including Countryfile, Landscape and Trail. Mark has explored extensively in the UK and Europe on foot and has in-depth knowledge of the Forest of Bowland, where he spends much of his spare time hiking, bird watching and taking pictures. He completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in 2016, raising funds for dementia research.
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