We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during April.
Dinkley Bridge and Marles Wood
April 2020 issue
A circular springtime walk, exploring the countryside around Ribchester, taking in Dinkley Bridge, the River Ribble, Marles Wood and following a section of the Ribble Way footpath.
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Barnoldswick
April 2019 issue
Barnoldswick was once officially in Yorkshire and is neatly positioned in-between the Forest of Bowland, Pendle Hill and the Yorkshire Dales.
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Wheelton
April 2018 issue
This walk along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal takes in Top Lock and includes the quite lovely staircase of seven consecutive locks at Johnson’s Hillock. It offers nice countryside views along the towpath and keep your eyes open for the wealth of wildlife that can be seen.
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Foulridge
April 2016 issue
Another canal walk around the Leeds-Liverpool canal, this time we start the route at Foulridge and head onto the banks of the nearby reservoir.
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Longridge Fell
April 2015 issue
A classic walk to a famous landmark of the Lancashire countryside, you can hike up Longridge Fell at any time of year, but doing it on a crisp, clear spring day is breath-taking.
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Wray
April 2014 issue
The annual Wray Scarecrow Festival takes place in the week leading up to May Day, so if you are taking a walk in the Lune Valley village in late April, you may well see preparations already taking place.
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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 recommend you refer to an up to date OS map before you set off to plot your route.
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