6 of the best April walks in Lancashire
PUBLISHED: 17:41 31 March 2020 | UPDATED: 17:53 31 March 2020

Foulridge Reservoir by John Lenehan
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We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during April.

Barnoldswick
April 2019 issue
Barnoldswick was once officially in Yorkshire and is neatly positoned 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 breathtaking.
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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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Shard Bridge
April 2013 issue
Enjoy the trails by the riverbank from Little Singleton to Shard Bridge beside the River Wyre.
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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.
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