There are 37 walks from Wed, 16th September 2026 to Sun, 6th December 2026
There are 29 walks from Wed, 16th September 2026 to Sat, 17th October 2026
(Covering the 5 weeks & 2 days from the first walk)
(Covering the 5 weeks & 2 days from the first walk)
| Date/Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| Wed, 16th September 10:30am | Beacon fell Brock valley circular 8.5mi (M) Preston Group Starting from the visitor center we walk on field paths and tracks to the river Brock. We follow this for several miles stopping for lunch break at Brock Bottom. Then continue along the valley before turning off and crossing fields back to the fell. Lots of stiles, one up one down steepish stoney paths only short. Some mud. Spectacular views. Cafe at end. Toilets at start and half way. Beacon fell visitor center car park £1.20/day Contact: Mick T. 07968269667 {SD564426, PR3 2ES} w3w prove.scoping.lives |
| Wed, 16th September 1:00pm | Parbold 5mi (M) West Lancashire Group Starting from Parbold village a walk making use of the rights of way around Parbold Hill. The walk will pass through Fairy Glen. There are 4 stiles on the walk and a section of path that is bordered by brambles and nettles. Walkers are advised to wear long trousers, long sleeves and suitable footwear on this walk. Meet on the canal bridge in Parbold village Contact: Ramlah E 07788 595205 {SD491105, WN8 7NJ} w3w thickened.overjoyed.when |
| Thu, 17th September 1:00pm | Whalley from Spring Wood 6mi (M) South Ribble Group From Spring Wood car park we will have a little road walking to the field paths that will take us to Read Old Bridge and through the park to the main road which we cross to the river bank. .We follow the river to Whalley Banks then make our way down to cross the river at the viaduct. Through the town past the Abbey to the park for a water break and toilets, or icecream then back to Spring Wood. Spring Wood Picnic Site, (at crossroads of Accrington Rd and A671} £1 to park,Ringo App Whalley BB79UE Contact: Ann R. 07751971779 {SD740360, BB7 9UE} w3w cluttered.blesses.cherish |
| Fri, 18th September 7:30pm | Preston Dock amble and Thurlby Club for live Irish and Folk music 2mi (L) Preston Group A leisurely stroll around the Dock basin, to the bull nose and back, around 2 miles at a gentle pace. After the walk, we will drive over to the Thurlby Club (47 Egerton Road) to listen to the live music. Meet at the carpark adjacent to the Dock, across from B&M Bargains Contact: Barry R. 07949131435 {SD513297, PR2 2TX} w3w hiking.acute.pirate |
| Sat, 19th September 10:30am | Stanhill, Cowhill and Rishton from Haslingden Old Road. 9.7mi (M) Chorley Group Starting from the cut off road of Haslingden Old Road, near to the M65 we follow tracks and paths to the hamlet area of Stanhill. Continuing across the fields we join the farm track at Cowhill before descending to Rishton Reservoir. After a short section of canal we cross the fields to Close Nook then descend to re-join the canal to pass through Rishton. Finally after leaving the canal we pass through a corner of Oswaldtwistle to join the track back to Haslingden Old Road. Park on Haslingden Old Road, a cut off old straight road. The road is cut off by the M65, replaced by a bridge on the new road. Leave the M65 at junction 5, follow B6231 to a roundabout at the Britannia PH, turn left then the old road is on the left before the bridge over the M65. Contact: Dave M. 07751973743 {SD715269, BB5 3DU} w3w dollar.drill.foster |
| Sun, 20th September 10:30am | Mereclough to Hebden Bridge 10.5 miles moderate linear walk 10.5mi (M) Hike On Lancashire Group Mereclough to Hebden Bridge Linear Walk We'll walk through the fields towards the pretty hamlet of Hurstwood before reaching the reservoir of the same name. We'll then follow the Pennine Bridleway over the moors, crossing over the border to West Yorkshire, reaching the Gorple Stones before going past Upper Gorple and Lower Gorple reservoirs. After that we'll take the Pennine Way and further footpaths to the village of Heptonstall. We'll have a quick look round, maybe an ice cream before descending to Hebden Bridge. This is a linear walk and we'll catch the 591 bus back to the start. On Sundays the buses are every hour and leave Hebden at approx 25 minutes past the hour until 16.25. Then there's a break before the next bus at 18.10. There are 2 further buses at 10 past the hour. A single ticket costs £2.50. There are plenty of places for post-walk refreshments in Hebden. Please wear good shoes or boots. Whilst the tracks are good, they can be muddy on the open moorland. Meeting place: Kettledrum Inn, Red Lees Road, Burnley BB10 4RG. Parking: on-street parking, just along from the pub. Do not park on the pub car park. Return : Bus 591 to Mereclough opposite the Long Causeway Contact: {SD873306, BB10 4RG} w3w quench.hoping.tricky |
| Sun, 20th September 1:00pm | Yarrow Valley, Coppull and Charnock Richard Circular 5.7mi (L) Chorley Group From the car park we head up river towards Heath Charnock where we head towards Coppull Hall and the Parish Church on Chapel Lane. More fields to cross on our way by Coppull United FC ground to Park Road. More paths and tracks across the fields lead to Chorley Lane and Sharratts Path down to the walk start at the car park where, if if the cafe is still open, a welcome ice cream may await you. Birkacre car park by the Main Yarrow Valley Country Park access point at the end of Birkacre Rd Contact: Philip G. 07905 091725 {SD570152, PR7 3RN} w3w super.nurse.zeal |
| Tue, 22nd September 1:00pm | Shaw Green and Runshaw Moor from Schleswig Way, Leyland. 5.8mi (M) Chorley Group Starting from the lay-by on Schleswig Way we initially follow the River Lostock before crossing the fields to Holker Lane. Continuing south we reach Lydiate Lane and the path that leads around the Yarrow Flood Defence before climbing to the road at Shaw Green. We then reach Culbeck Farm following the track to Runshaw Lane, crossing to Runshaw Moor Farm then crossing the fields to Snubsnape Farm. Finally we pass through the new housing to return to the lay-by. Park in the lay-by's on Schleswig Way near to its southern end, between its junction with Slater Lane to the north and Leyland Lane to the south. Contact: Dave M. 07751973743 {SD524212, PR25 1UG} w3w lame.sorry.rounds |
| Wed, 23rd September 10:15am | Arnside 7.5mi (M) Fylde Group No dogs allowed. Route uses good paths and tracks. Height gain in first half of walk. Walk up into Eaves Wood before heading towards Elmslack and Arnside Tower. Ascend to the view point on Arnside Knott then walk into Arnside and follow the coastal path. Turn inland towards Carr Bank, Gait Barrow and Waterslack before return to Eaves Wood Eaves Wood - CP free Contact: Chris S 07875252961 {SD471759, LA5 0UQ} w3w blazing.foot.flexed |
| Thu, 24th September 1:00pm | Taking in Tockholes 6mi (M) South Ribble Group Starting from Dole Lane, Abbey Village the walk passes through Tockholes before continuing to Earndale Reservoir and Ryal Fold. The return is through Roddlesworth woods. Weather permitting there are splendid views including the Bowland fells, Darwen tower, Great Hill and Winter hill. Much of the route uses good tracks and bridlepaths although there are some wetter, muddier sections. There is a fair amount of up and down which accumulates to 250m (830ft) in total. There are also a fair number of stiles; some of which are not in the best state of repair. Parking on Dole Lane. The walk will start from next to the Hare and Hounds pub. Contact: Edward C. 07426 929616 {SD642222, PR6 8EA} w3w mountains.stilted.divisible |
| Fri, 25th September 1:00pm | Plaques, Parks and a Poet, a health walk of 2 miles 2mi (E) Preston Group Friday 25th September, 13:00 Join us for an amble from Boots the chemist on Fishergate as we go around Winkley Square to see the Blue Plaques giving details of the famous people of Preston. The walk will then go to the Boulevard above Avenham park where victoriana ladies would promenade in their Sunday best. We will then drop into Avenham Park for a stroll along the High level paths to the site of the plaque giving detail of the Tram Bridge at the bottom of Garden Street. From here, we will go in to Winkley Square Park before heading to the Plaque commemorating France Thompson and enjoy a welcome drink at one of the cafes or coffee shops on Winkley Street. The walk will be around 2 miles and at a gentle pace. Meet at the bus stop outside Boots the chemist Contact: Barry R. 07949131435 {SD539293, PR1 2AP} w3w device.onions.atomic |
| Sun, 27th September 10:30am | 7 miles: Clarion House from Four Alls Inn (Higham) 😄👍 7mi (M) Chorley Group Postponed from earlier heatwave 😎 The second of what will hopefully become an annual visit to the unique and very welcoming (pictured) Clarion House in Pendle's countryside (see BBC website video below when Michael Portillo visited) where tea is served in pint pots if wished and a return via Newchurch in Pendle where the shop extols the view that "Gerrit Spent they don't pupockets i shrahds" 🤣 Contact: Stephen A. 07934966136 {SD808365, BB12 9HJ} w3w glaze.arch.dwarf |
| Sun, 27th September 1:00pm | Lydiate 6.5mi (M) West Lancashire Group A circular walk around the paths and tracks of Lydiate. The first part of the route is 2 miles to Baines Bridge on the River Alt then along the river to reach Shawrick Bridge. We then follow Rights of Way for 3 miles back towards Lydiate crossing Maghull Brook and passing the Running Horses pub, to join the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal then returning just over 1 mile to our starting point. Note that this is longer than our usual Sunday walks with a later finishing time. There is one stile. The route is entirely flat. Meet and park on Hall Lane, Lydiate by Our Lady's Catholic Church. Off the A5147 Southport Road. On Arriva 300 Liverpool-Southport bus route. Contact: Steve & Joan 07929 593555 {SD365052, L31 4HH} w3w poetic.voltages.pump |
| Tue, 29th September 1:00pm | Gregson Lane and Jack Green from Hoghton 5.3mi (M) Chorley Group Starting from Station Road in Hoghton we initially follow the railway before crossing fields to a bridleway. We then cross the fields to return to the main road and enter the parkland of Brindle Lodge. Out of the park we cross to the village of Gregson Lane continuing on to Duckworth House before turning to Jack Green. Finally we return through the top part of Brindle Lodge Park to the main road and Hoghton. Park on Station Road, Hoghton, near to the railway level crossing. Contact: Dave M. 07751973743 {SD608268, PR5 0SW} w3w kitten.kiosk.revise |
| Wed, 30th September 10:30am | Balderstone 5.5mi (L) Fylde Group From Mellor Brook use field paths passing Bowfields, and a country lane to Nightfield Gate. Then return to the start point, Meet at the northern end of Branch Rd (near Fieldens Arms). Branch Rd is wide, so parking should be straight forward. Contact: David K. 01772 312027 {SD639311, BB2 7NZ} w3w woof.tougher.alley |
| Sat, 3rd October 10:30am | COACH WALK - TARN HOWS VIA MONK CONISTON 7.1mi (M) Chorley Group We will make our way from Coniston In an anti clockwise circular route through Monk Coniston climbing up gradually along well established paths and tracks through woodland until we reach Tarn Hows where we plan to stop for lunch. Passing Tom Heights we will drop down past Lags Coppice where there are lovely views over Lake Coniston. Another short climb up to Guards Wood and back to Coniston for a well earned rest and refreshments before returning home. COST OF COACH IS £22 , EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL COACH WILL LEAVE CONISTON AT 5PM The coach will park at a convenient spot in centre of Coniston and leave at 5pm Contact: Stephanie P. 07813 968617 {SD303973, LA21 8DU} w3w caring.complains.surfacing |
| Sun, 4th October 10:00am | Pendle at your pace 5 miles or less 5mi (M) Preston Group Pendle at your pace. Sunday 4th October 2026 10:00 start. Have you ever wanted to climb Pendle Hill but never tried to? This walk is your opportunity to do just that. We will start from the road leading to Lower Pendle Farm, the nearest point to the foot of the hill and over 450 feet less climb if starting at Barley. The walk will have a number of experienced leaders in the group so no one will be left to fend for themselve as they make the 600 foot accent up the impressive hill. All the route up is on quality paths and steps, and the way down is on a well used track. After depending the hill, there will be an option to drop into Barley to have refreshments at the Cabin or make your way back to your car. Dropping into Barley, there is a option to come back to the start by climbing around 450 feet out of the valley, back along the route we dropped down, or a mile or so of road walking back to the car. The finish time is flexible and it depends on the time taken to climb the hill, there will be no pressure put on anyone to walk faster than the are comfortable doing. Park on the road, close to the track to the farm Contact: Barry R. 07949131435 {SD814416, BB9 6LF} w3w abstracts.posed.modifies |
| Sun, 4th October 10:30am | Fairsnape Fell from Calder Vale via Bleasdale 11.5 miles moderate 11.5mi (M) Hike On Lancashire Group Let's get a good long walk in ahead of the clocks changing and slowing us down! There are great views from Fair Snape Fell on this walk as we go from Calder Vale around the back of the Fell for a steady but not too strenuous ascent. On a good day you can see the peaks of Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire.. We drop down a short, winding but steep track to the bottom of the Fell and come back on good tracks across the Bleasdale Estate. On the tops there are short stretches of peat hags which can be wet and boggy so boots are needed for this walk. Walk not ideal for dogs as there's a range of livestock en route.= cows, sheep and pheasants/ grouse. Given the height and nature of the walk, it isnt suitable if there are high winds or heavy rain. In this instance, I will offer a low level alternative from the same point but will update the walk details the day before if that's the case. Calder Vale ST Johns C of E Primary and church. There is car parking for the school and church (although a service will be on) but there are also options to park on the side of the track as you approach the school. It is best to approach the school from Oakenclough/ Delph Lane and to set your Sat Nav for the school itself rather than the postcode. Contact: {SD538463, PR3 1SR} w3w radiates.expect.spokes |
| Sun, 4th October 1:00pm | Cuerden Park 5mi (M) West Lancashire Group A walk through Cuerden Park and the surrounding countryside.. Meet by Starbucks on the Asda /Clayton Green Sports Centre car park. Contact: Bridget S 07709 645765 {SD575237, PR6 7TL} w3w frightens.giggle.tacky |
| Wed, 7th October 10:00am | Pen y Ghent, skirt it or over it 10.5mi (S) Preston Group Meet at the carpark with the hay bales wrapped in black plastic, road B6479. Nearest post code DB24 0EH. Do not turn into Austick Road, Helwith bridge, but bear right. Boots on and ready to go 10am. Expected finish time 3.30pm but sometimes walks can get delayed. This is a lovely walk, in a peaceful part of the Yorkshire Dales. On a clear day we will see the Three Peaks of Yorkshire, and Ribblehead Viaduct. this is a 10.5 mile walk, split into two halves...the lower level walk we skirt Pen y Ghent, but for the fitter walkers you have the option to go up and over PG (but you must have a good level of fitness to do this aspect). We all walk together for the first 3 miles at which point the fitter group will branch off and climb PG. There is some scrambling before the summit, this path is technical and care must be taken. Over the summit (694m) there are a great number of stone steps to descend. These are irregular, and steep. The scramble and the steps maybe slippy if wet. If the weather is deemed unsuitable for the PG summit the group will follow the lower level walk. Both groups will meet up at Hull Pot for a 20 minute lunch break. This is half way round. We all follow lower level path which starts with a gradual 1 1/2 mile gentle climb to a height of 1321 feet. This is a stoney, uneven path. We then descend though a field, and a road before ascending another, stoney gentle climb apt 1 1/2 miles to Hull Pot. From Hull Pot we all return together. One last slight hill and then it is down hill and then flat for the last 4 miles. The last two miles we follow a narrow, well worn path along the River Ribble. This path has some erosion, over grown in parts with exposed tree roots, and stones. It will be muddy if it has rained. The last part of the walk is through fields (sheep) and a short walk along couple of country lanes. Car park on the left had side of the road as you come out of the bend. Contact: Julie C. 07914 445101 {SD813696, BD24 0EH} w3w rang.violinist.drift |
| Thu, 8th October 1:00pm | Breezy Brine Fields 6mi (L) South Ribble Group A flat easy walk from Knott End on Sea esplanade using country lanes and farm tracks, returning along the River Wyre embankment with great views. Start from Quail Home Road free car park. Toilets 40p; cafe next door. Contact: Christine F. 07842389765 {SD346484, FY6 0EA} w3w nearly.tabs.wealth |
| Sat, 10th October 10:30am | Beacon Fell and The Brock Valley 7mi (M) Chorley Group A short while after leaving the visitors centre there will be some walking on quiet but pleasant lanes until we reach Brock Bottom where we shall follow the River Brock through the woodlands. Please be aware as we go into Autumn some of the paths may be muddy. There are picnic tables available at Brockmill where we can stop for lunch after which we will carry on to Boggy Wood to join Snape Rake Lane and continue until we reach the permitted path through Waddicar Scout Camp. More woodland paths until we reach field paths with open views of the Bowland Hills. We then climb back up to Beacon Fell for the last stage of the walk. Parking at Beacon Fell Visitors' Centre car park for change of £1 Contact: Lilian O. 07881665414 {SD570427, PR3 2ER} w3w cages.feelers.encodes |
| Sun, 11th October 10:30am | Alcock Tarn and Great Rigg 7mi (S) Hike On Lancashire Group A scenic circular walk starting in the middle of Grasmere to Great Rigg via Alcock Tarn and Heron Pike. We return to Grasmere via Stone Arthur. In the event of bad weather, there will be a lower level alternative walk. Meet on the village green on Broadgate opposite the Heaton Cooper studio. Contact: Andrew R. {NY336076, LA22 9SX} w3w divisible.wishes.unrated |
| Tue, 13th October 1:00pm | Bickerstaffe 5mi (L) West Lancashire Group A circular, flat, walk around the farms, fields and lanes of West Lancashire towards Old Skelmersdale. No toilets en route. Nearest toilets at Paloma Forrest Nurseries, Ormskirk Old Rd, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk L39 0HD (coffee shop available). Dogs on a lead welcome. Contact: Joy T. 07848808665 {SD445041, L39 0EH} w3w clap.soil.passively |
| Tue, 13th October 1:00pm | Thornhill and Boar's Head, Standish 5.5mi (L) Chorley Group A walk through a reclaimed coal mining area to the canal returning via Pendlebury Lane to cross the River Douglas. We climb the steps up Sicklefield to the A49 and make our way back using the footpaths through Gidlow Cemetery. Park at Ashfield Park car park, Wigan Road, Standish. Contact: Eileen E. 07902300282 {SD570093, WN6 0BQ} w3w mint.scan.strict |
| Wed, 14th October 10:30am | Hest Bank / Morecambe 5mi (L) Fylde Group From the shore to the canal, through Reanes Wood, back to the towpath then along tracks around Happy Mount Park, then along promenade and the shore back to Hest Bank. Park on 'The Shore' - to the west of the level crossing. Contact: Elizabeth 07807045319 {SD468665, LA2 6HN} w3w carry.merely.friend |
| Fri, 16th October - Sun, 18th October 6:00pm | Reeth walking weekend (Event) Hike On Lancashire Group Weekend to do some walks in the lovely countryside of Swaledale. Reeth is a village with lots of character and a great base for walking with a wide range of accommodation options. We will be meeting up in the pub on Friday night, walking Saturday and Sunday and arranging a meal out on Saturday night. I will only be advertising one of the walks to give us some flexibility to change things to suit weather and group preference so some info will only be available to those booked on the weekend. Please book your own accommodation then let Helen know by email at walk  helencsmith.com for info re food booking etcMeeting location confirmed by email on booking. Reeth is approx 2 hour drive from Preston Contact: {SE036991, DL11 6SU} w3w gardens.knee.albatross |
| Sat, 17th October 10:00am | The mines of Reeth and Reeth High Moor in Swaledale. 12.5 miles moderate. 12.5mi (M) Hike On Lancashire Group The first walk of our Reeth weekend away. Our Sunday walk will be for those on the weekend only to give us some choice in route. Swaledale contains lots of heritage mine sites which add a great interest to walks in this area. We will begin our walk along the Coast to Coast route towards Keld. This takes us past Old Gang Mills- smelt mills- and up towards Surrender Bridge. From there we will ascend Reeth High Moor along tracks and survey some more great industrial heritage of the area. We will drop down and use valley paths back into Reeth. There is height gain up onto the moor but quite a lot of sections are decent tracks. Boots still needed for the moor though! In case of heavy rain or high winds I may vary the route and keep lower level. Reeth memorial on the Green Contact: {SE038992, DL11 6SZ} w3w trump.testy.salt |
| Sat, 17th October 10:30am | Lifeboat Road to Freshfield Circular 7mi (M) Chorley Group Starting from NT car park on Lifeboat Road we will walk through the dunes to the Lost Resort and Devil's Hole and on to Cabin Hill Nature Reserve, From there we make our way to the squirrel reserve in Freshfield for lunch then a mixture of woodland and beach walking back to the car park, There is a charge to park for non NT members, or park by St Luke's Church and walk down to the car park. National Trust Formby, Lifeboat Road Car Park Lifeboat Road Formby L372EB Contact: Ann R. 07751971779 {SD275065, L37 2DD} w3w armrest.envy.hunk |
| Sat, 24th October 11:00am | Beetham Circular, visiting the Heron Corn Mill, Deer Park and Fairy Steps 7.5mi (L) Chorley Group A circular ramble with lots of visual delights. The Heron Corn Mill car park on Mill Lane, Beetham A nominal car park fee is charged approx £2 Contact: Philip G. 07905 091725 {SD495799, LA7 7PQ} w3w voucher.credited.blackbird |
| Sun, 25th October 1:00pm | Lathom from Westhead 5.6mi (M) West Lancashire Group A walk along Vicarage Lane, through Ruff Wood, then along Lady's Walk and Cranes Lane to reach Lathom Chapel lay-by. The return is along Hall Lane then passing Ottershead Farm to reach Westhead and follow a right of way to arrive back at our starting place. Vicarage Lane by St James' Church, Westhead. Contact: Derek 07854292773 {SD436071, L40 6HG} w3w flexibly.firms.regretted |
| Tue, 27th October 1:00pm | Fulwood, Sherwood and Ladyewell Shrine 5.7mi (L) Chorley Group A circular ramble using the green spaces around Fulwood and Sherwood with a visit to the Ladyewell Shrine etc The free Tesco / Anderton Arms Car park accessed off Longsands Lane. Contact: Philip G. 07905 091725 {SD557324, PR2 9PS} w3w cone.divide.trying |
| Sun, 1st November 12:00pm | Annual General Meeting (Event) West Lancashire Group Our AGM will be held at Greenhill Community Hub, Skelmersdale which is the same venue that we used in 2024. There will be a business meeting starting at 12 noon followed by hot drinks and a 4 to 5 mile walk at 1.00pm. Greenhill Community Hub, Beech Close, Skelmersdale. Contact: Geoff W. 07990836085 {SD474061, WN8 8DL} w3w compelled.premises.goodness |
| Sun, 1st November 1:00pm | AGM walk 4.5mi (M) West Lancashire Group A walk following our AGM making use of the rights of way around Skelmersdale and Lathom. Greenhill Community Hub after the AGM Contact: Bridget 07709 645765 {SD474061, WN8 8DL} w3w flopping.slyly.harder |
| Wed, 11th November 1:00pm | Crook from Appley Bridge 5mi (M) West Lancashire Group A repeat of a popular walk along the surfaced canal towpath to Crook returning through Shevington , across the M6 and Gathurst Golf course to Appley Bridge. Park and meet on Heron's Wharf along from the Boathouse Pub . 5 minutes walk from Appley Bridge Station. Contact: Ramlah 07788 595205 {SD525092, WN6 9ET} w3w squashes.shorten.though |
| Tue, 24th November 7:00pm | Buckshaw Evening Supermoon Walk 5mi (L) Chorley Group Walking in supermoonlight. The car park, Buckshaw Village Community Centre , Unity Place Contact: Philip G. 07905 091725 {SD565204, PR7 7HZ} w3w reinforce.reframe.twitches |
| Sun, 6th December 1:00pm | Sollom 5mi (M) West Lancashire Group Starting from the village of Sollom, a West Lancashire Conservation Area, a walk across Holmeswood Moss using farm tracks and rights of way. The walk first follows the A59 for half a mile then crosses over into Sandy Lane passing Moss Side Farm to follow a field edge path by Smithy Wood. A farm track is then followed to join Hunter's Lane and to pass Hunter's Plantation. After following the metalled Green Lane the walk returns to Sollom after re-crossing the A59 road. Park in Sollom village, off the A59. Contact: Janette M 07341 464904 {SD455187, PR4 6HR} w3w scariest.quote.intro |