There are many reasons to visit Clitheroe, its location in between the Forest of Bowland and Pendle Hill make it a perfect base for a walking breaking.
River Hodder and River Ribble
1 mile from Clitheroe
A circular walk that takes in sections of both the Hodder and Ribble rivers, the starting point is the Edisford Bridge, which just on the outskirts of Clitheroe.
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Worston
2 miles from Clitheroe
Leave Clitheroe via Chatburn Road and head towards Salthill Quarry Nature Reserve, and then onto Worston and close to the edge of Pendle Hill.
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Waddington
2 miles from Clitheroe
Set off from the pretty village of Waddington and head north to explore the edges of the Forest of Bowland. Make the ascent up Tittrington Brow and explore Waddington Fell.
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Pendleton
2 miles from Clitheroe
The Pendleton Downham Circle takes place in the shadow of the iconic Pendle Hill, passing by Clitheroe on the return leg.
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Chatburn and Grindleton
3 miles from Clitheroe
The pretty Chatburn Village Church is the starting point for this walk that heads west towards Grindleton, taking in sections of the River Ribble and West Bradford Bridge.
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Whalley
4 miles from Clitheroe
Set off from the north west gatehouse of Whalley Abbey and on towards the Nick of Pendle and Sabden.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.
