10 great riverside walks in and around Lancashire
PUBLISHED: 00:00 23 May 2018 | UPDATED: 09:36 23 May 2018
Cromwell and Lower Hodder Bridges by John Lenehan
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There are few finer thing than exploring the countryside surrounding the many rivers situated across the county.
River Wyre by Keith CarterRiver Wyre
Set off from Scorton and follow a woodland path beside the river while discoring the area known as Wyresdale.
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Edisford Bridge on the River Ribble by John LenehanRiver Ribble
Cross the Ribble on two old bridges: Mitton Bridge and Edisford Bridge. Go past one of the county’s fine old private houses, Great Mitton Hall.
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Cromwell's Bridge, Great Mitton by Peter WoodsRiver Hodder
The River Hodder rises in the Bowland Fells and feeds into the mighty Stocks Reservoir near Slaidburn as a stream and leaves it as a river.
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River Douglas at the Douglas Boatyard by Keith CarterRiver Douglas
The tidal Douglas, or Asland as it was once known, rises on Winter Hill, and flows into the Ribble. This walk explores the riverside around Hesketh Bank.
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River Lune, Kirkby Lonsdale by Marie IonRiver Lune
Explore the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, made famous for riverside landmarks such as Devil’s Bridge and Ruskin’s View.
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Long Row, Calder Vale by Robert J. DuckRiver Calder
The River Calder souces in the Pennines and runs straight through the village of Calder Vale on the edge of the Forest of Bowland.
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River Wenning Weir by Keith CarterRiver Wenning
Wenning is an Old English word meaning dark stream, this walk explores the area between Low and High Bentham, a mile or so apart beside the River Wenning.
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Bridge at Hoghton Bottoms by Tony SingletonRiver Darwen
Start out at Riley Green and explore the River Darwen and then pass the famous Hoghton Tower.
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Bridges over the River Kent by Keith CarterRiver Kent
The river Kent rises above Kentmere Reservoir in the eastern Lakes and makes its way into Morecambe Bay, this riverside walk through Kendal which takes in a castle, a ski slope and a remarkable number of bridges
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Roddlesworth Woods by Michael HoyleRiver Roddlesworth
This very beautiful walk visits the deep wooded valley of Roddlesworth and a Wishing Well then climbs to the airy heights of Darwen Moors and a Tower.
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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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