{"id":21352,"date":"2026-02-11T13:56:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=21352"},"modified":"2026-02-16T13:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:44:36","slug":"8-amazing-lancashire-walks-youve-got-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/8-amazing-lancashire-walks-youve-got-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Amazing Lancashire Walks You\u2019ve Got to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21352\" class=\"elementor elementor-21352\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ba9bcc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ba9bcc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a40ed63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a40ed63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">When you think of walking spots in the North West, the Lake District usually pops into your mind first. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">But don\u2019t overlook Lancashire\u2014its countryside is packed with history and some of the most breathtaking trails around.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Since it\u2019s less famous, you won\u2019t find the crowds you see at bigger walking destinations. On a good day, you might even have the paths almost entirely to yourself!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With that in mind, here\u2019s our pick of the top 5 walks in Lancashire for 2021. Perfect for a fun day out, these trails suit almost every walking level and promise a great adventure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c01044b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c01044b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Walks In Lancashire\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee53463 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee53463\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/ultimate-pendle-hill-walk-guide-best-route-from-barley\/\">Pendle Hill Walk \u2013 Barley<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70bd388 elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"70bd388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/While-mountains-are-generally-categorised-as-anything-610-meters-above-its-base-Pendle-Hill-falls-just-shy-at-an-impressive-577-meters-1827-feet.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21239\" alt=\"While mountains are generally categorised as anything 610 meters above its base, Pendle Hill falls just shy at an impressive 577 meters (1,827 feet).\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/While-mountains-are-generally-categorised-as-anything-610-meters-above-its-base-Pendle-Hill-falls-just-shy-at-an-impressive-577-meters-1827-feet.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/While-mountains-are-generally-categorised-as-anything-610-meters-above-its-base-Pendle-Hill-falls-just-shy-at-an-impressive-577-meters-1827-feet-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/While-mountains-are-generally-categorised-as-anything-610-meters-above-its-base-Pendle-Hill-falls-just-shy-at-an-impressive-577-meters-1827-feet-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2248135 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2248135\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Famous for the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612, the Pendle Hill walk is packed with history and serves up some of the most stunning views in Lancashire. \ud83c\udf3f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">There are a few routes to choose from, but we usually go for the classic circular path starting and ending in Barley. Perfect for a shorter trip, this walk takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The steep climb rewards you with breathtaking vistas across Lancashire and into the Yorkshire Dales. And when you\u2019re done, the Pendle Inn pub is the perfect spot to grab some food and a refreshing pint to celebrate the adventure!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b801815 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b801815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/tolkien-trail-your-ultimate-walking-adventure\/\">Tolkien Trail \u2013 Hurst Green<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524d648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"524d648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20780\" alt=\"Tolkien Trail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6562135 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6562135\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Strolling through the same rolling pastures that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien, this trail is a must for every Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fan. \ud83c\udf33<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The journey begins at the Shireburn Arms Hotel (yes, <em>The Shire<\/em> vibes!) in the quaint village of Hurst Green. This circular route winds through lush greenery, scattered woodlands, and charming riverside spots.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Along the way, you\u2019ll pass Stonyhurst College, the historic boarding school where Tolkien often stayed. Legend has it, he wrote some of the darkest and most dramatic chapters of <em>Lord of the Rings<\/em> here during World War II.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The 10-kilometre Tolkien Trail is mostly flat with easy-to-follow paths, making it perfect for most walkers. You can complete it in just over three hours at a steady pace.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f8ff4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74f8ff4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Peel Tower &amp; Holcombe Moor Walk \u2013 Ramsbottom<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f764b51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f764b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Peel-Tower-Holcombe-Moor-Walk-\u2013-Ramsbottom-900x750.jpeg\" title=\"Peel Tower &amp; Holcombe Moor Walk \u2013 Ramsbottom\" alt=\"Peel Tower &amp; Holcombe Moor Walk \u2013 Ramsbottom\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-676f013 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"676f013\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Although now technically part of Greater Manchester, this historic Lancashire gem had to make the list. \ud83c\udff0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Set in the charming town of Ramsbottom, this 9-kilometre circular route leads you up to Peel Tower and across Holcombe Moor, offering amazing views of both Lancashire and Manchester.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Built in 1852, Peel Tower honors Bury-born Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel, who founded the London Police Force in 1829. Keep an eye out for the flying flag atop the tower\u2014it signals when the tower is open for visitors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d0f83f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d0f83f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/ultimate-guide-the-singing-ringing-tree-in-burnley\/\">The Wayside Arts Trail \u2013 Burnley<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8222f4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8222f4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21117\" alt=\"Ultimate Guide To The Singing Ringing Tree In Burnley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ultimate-Guide-To-The-Singing-Ringing-Tree-In-Burnley-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0e7b2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0e7b2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Stretching from Towneley Hall up to Crown Point and back, this arts and heritage-themed walk is perfect for a fun family day out. \ud83c\udfa8<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Created between the Land and Forest of Burnley in 2004\u20132005, the 9.5-kilometre trail is filled with imaginative way-markers inspired by local wildlife.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Lancashire artists Martin Bednarczuk and Julie Miles, along with students from Myerscough College and St John\u2019s Junior School, designed the carvings scattered along the path. Kids especially love spotting them!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Follow the markers up to Crown Point, where you can enjoy breathtaking views and experience one of the quirkiest musical sculptures around\u2014the Singing Ringing Tree.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c96713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c96713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/hidden-gem-alert-haslingden-grane-walk-in-lancashire\/\">Haslingden Grane Circular \u2013 Haslingden\n<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5d14c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5d14c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-popular-destination-for-keen-walkers-who-make-the-visit-to-explore-the-three-sparkly-bodies-of-water-on-offer.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20955\" alt=\"A popular destination for keen walkers who make the visit to explore the three sparkly bodies of water on offer.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-popular-destination-for-keen-walkers-who-make-the-visit-to-explore-the-three-sparkly-bodies-of-water-on-offer.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-popular-destination-for-keen-walkers-who-make-the-visit-to-explore-the-three-sparkly-bodies-of-water-on-offer-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-popular-destination-for-keen-walkers-who-make-the-visit-to-explore-the-three-sparkly-bodies-of-water-on-offer-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee6b81e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee6b81e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of Lancashire\u2019s hidden treasures, the Haslingden Grane walk takes you through quarries, woods, farmland, and three reservoirs\u2014all within just 9 kilometres. \ud83c\udf32<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Though little of the village remains today, the trail features several info points that share its fascinating history.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The walk starts and ends at Clough Head Visitor\u2019s Centre Caf\u00e9. Arrive early, as the car park is small and fills up fast!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e68d8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e68d8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/singing-ringing-and-tree-walk-from-clowbridge-reservoir-to-crown-point\/\">Clowbridge Reservoir Walk\n<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-495527a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"495527a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clowbridge-Reservoir.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21099\" alt=\"Clowbridge Reservoir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clowbridge-Reservoir.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Clowbridge-Reservoir-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8dffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce8dffd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Built in 1866, Clowbridge Reservoir led to the depopulation of historic Gambleside village, but today it\u2019s a favorite spot for walkers and water sport lovers alike. \ud83d\udca7<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This peaceful 3-kilometre loop in Dunnockshaw, Burnley, circles the shimmering reservoir, where you might spot sailors, windsurfers, and even fishermen along the way.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For those craving a longer adventure, several offshoot trails wind through nearby woodlands and over stunning hilly moors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">One of my top picks is the route to the iconic Singing Ringing Tree, guiding you through Memorial Forest and Dunnockshaw Community Woodland up to the sculpture.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For more details, check out our full \u2018Singing Ringing Tree Walk\u2019 post!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bff1a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bff1a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/turton-entwistle-reservoir-walk-guide\/\">Turton and Entwistle Reservoir Walk\n<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee8c22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ee8c22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/theres-good-reason-as-to-why-Turton-and-Entwistle-Reservoir-is-so-highly-regarded.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20967\" alt=\"there\u2019s good reason as to why Turton and Entwistle Reservoir is so highly regarded.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/theres-good-reason-as-to-why-Turton-and-Entwistle-Reservoir-is-so-highly-regarded.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/theres-good-reason-as-to-why-Turton-and-Entwistle-Reservoir-is-so-highly-regarded-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/theres-good-reason-as-to-why-Turton-and-Entwistle-Reservoir-is-so-highly-regarded-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5f451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe5f451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Tucked on the edge of Lancashire in the charming town of Edgeworth, Turton and Entwistle Reservoir is a top walking destination. \ud83c\udf0a<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The main route is a relaxing 4-kilometre loop around the sparkling lake, but there are extra trails for those wanting to explore the surrounding woodlands.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">You can even extend your walk to include the nearby Wayoh Reservoir, just as scenic and peaceful.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With plenty of spots to take in the waterside views\u2014or enjoy a picnic\u2014this walk is perfect for the whole family and keeps visitors coming back again and again.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Full route details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/england\/lancashire\/entwistle-and-wayoh-reservoirs-circular\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eecb80d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eecb80d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/9-best-walks-in-the-forest-of-bowland\/\">Forest of Bowland Waterfall Walk \u2013 Gisburn Forest<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0265ec9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0265ec9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gisburn-Forest-Waterfall-Walk.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20861\" alt=\"Gisburn Forest Waterfall Walk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gisburn-Forest-Waterfall-Walk.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gisburn-Forest-Waterfall-Walk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gisburn-Forest-Waterfall-Walk-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4b9dc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4b9dc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">What\u2019s not to love about the Forest of Bowland? \ud83c\udf32<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With countless stunning nature trails, many don\u2019t realise it\u2019s also home to a hidden waterfall gem.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Starting at Stocks Reservoir Car Park, this under-4-mile Forest of Bowland Waterfall Walk suits ramblers of all levels.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">While the main trail is easy, the scramble down to the waterfall can be tricky and should only be attempted by confident climbers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For those sticking to the regular path, it\u2019s still a fantastic walk with incredible views of the ancient woodlands.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Full route details can be found <a 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