The Top 20 Attractions around Burnley
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Burnley. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Burnley is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 11, 2025
Was there a week ago and the bottom half of the trail has been ruined by the weather and hooligan trail builders. i would give it a miss.
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Towneley Hall on the outskirts of Burnley is a magnificent mansion set in 445-acres of parkland. Inside is a museum and art gallery with changing exhibitions and displays encompassing natural …
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Here, the hiker or walker encounters a small sacred monument, which, upon closer examination of its history, takes us back a remarkable five centuries. The lowest element is a staircase …
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If you're riding the Mary Towneley Loop clockwise, you'll likely be slightly tired by now. This is a view back south towards the windfarm at Bent's Pasture. There's a steep …
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Nice little trail leading up towards Thieveley Pike through low trees and ferns. Somewhere in here there is meant to be a small waterfall thats good for a dip, but yet to find it.
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Around 35km into the ride clockwise from summit, while dropping down from deerplay to the village of cliviger you pass through a gate into a field and just to your …
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Extwistle Hall is a Grade II listed manor located high on the moors of Briercliffe. Originally part of land owned by Kirkstall Abbey, it was sold to Robert Parker, whose …
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Climb out of Widdop to a fast long descent to Hurstwood - hold on tight..
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Thieveley Pike is the highest point on Deerplay Moor, part of the Forest of Rossendale. The trig point is at 1,473 feet (449 m). It's on the Burnley Way long …
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