Ribble Valley is a paradise for walkers of all abilities. From a short stroll by the river to a strenuous walk across the Bowland Fells - you can have it all.

About the Ribble Valley

Ribble Valley is a rural haven of spectacular scenery full of mystery, legend, and diverse natural habitats. The majority of which forms part of the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, recently awarded the European Chartermark for Sustainable Tourism.

The Forest of Bowland forms part of Ribble Valley and is the eleventh largest of the forty-one designated 'Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty' in England and Wales. It is the first protected area in England to be awarded the 'European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas' making it a spectacular area for outdoor activities.

New countryside access rights have opened up opportunities for visitors to walk across areas of mapped, open and uncultivated countryside offering plenty of scope for a different and challenging walk.