Attractions in Lancashire

An outlier from the hills of the main Forest of Bowland area makes Pendle Hill a superb stand along peak. At 532m it's high enough to feel big and offer … read more

Nice little Hill close to Lancaster.
Trig point at 413m and amazing views out to sea and north-west to the Lake District.

Built in 1733 from the remains of a beacon platform and pit and from local stone from the River Douglas and wood from the surrounding hills, Grade 2 listed Rivington … read more

Spread out across 250 acres, Brockholes Nature Reserve is a great place to get up close to nature. Explore the ancient woodland, laze around the lakes, and look out for … read more

This great climb is used in the Chorley Grand Prix road race held in April. From the reservoir at Rivington it starts with a steep section to the cattle grid. … read more

A good climb especially from the north from Quernmore, this is the shorter steeper side. From the north it averages 6% for approximately 2 miles, the steep section is early … read more

Can approach from the east or west. Coming from Dunsop Bridge (east) involves climbing up a steep hill towards the final part (Boundary Hill) which is 13% average with kicker … read more

This is a spectacular section of the River Darwen, where a picturesque sandstone gorge leads to a tumbling weir and the 108-foot (33 m) high Hoghton Bottoms Viaduct towers above. … read more

This is the confluence of two of Lancashire's great rivers, the Ribble and the Calder. From here, the Ribble flows out to the Irish Sea at the Ribble Estuary beyond … read more

Undeniably one of the best gravel tracks I've ever ridden in the UK (or anywhere for that matter. Despite being relatively close to cities and villages, this feels a million … read more

Very nice place at Astley Hall Park with the lake and beautiful walled gardens not forgetting pets corner. Keep an eye out for Victoria she's quite the attraction

Possibly our favourite climb in the Cold Dark North - beautiful bathed in sunshine brutal on a wet and windy day - it's never very steep but always testing and … read more

Historic fortified manor house situated on a rocky hilltop above the River Darwen and at the end of a long straight driveway. It's origins date back to the 12th Century … read more

The engineer for the Rivington reservoirs was Thomas Hawksley and construction for the Liverpool Corporation Waterworks took place between 1852 and 1857. The Lower Rivington reservoir has two dams - … read more

The Pigeon Tower (AKA The Dovecote Tower) was built in 1910 by Lord Leverhulme as part of the Rivington Estate. The lower two floors where home to ornamental and rare … read more

Washwheel Mill (Lower Works at Washwheel) built in the latter half of the 19th century, was used primarily as a bleachworks for the bleaching of cotton waste. It had a … read more

Lumb mill ruins, cheesden valley

Stretching along the River Lune for 9 miles (15km), this traffic-free cycle path is a great way to explore the river. Along the way, you'll find interesting artwork and information … read more