15 great places for Autumn family walks in Lancashire
Here are some of our top picks for places to enjoy the great outdoors and get that step count up! Finer detail of any of these walks can be found at lancashirewalks.com
5. Sabden
Start: Sabden Village pay and display car park, BB7 9EW Distance: Six miles Time: Three hours Grade: Much of the walk is easy but there are two moderate climbs Map: OS Explorer 286 West Pennine Moors
6. Parbold
Start: Car park in Alder Lane playing fields, Bramble Lane, Parbold. SD 49511041 Distance : 7 miles Time: 3 hours Grade: Moderate due to steep hills Map: OS Explorer 285 Southport and Chorley
7. Cuerden Valley
Start: Berkeley Drive car park, Bamber Bridge, PRESTON PR5 6BY Distance : 4.2 miles Time: 2 hours Grade: Easy; metalled roads and tracks, gravel footpaths, some muddy patches, six flights of steps, gates, but no stiles. Map: OS Explorer 1:25,000 286 Blackpool & Preston
8. Buckshaw Village
Start: Cuerden Valley Park. Lower Kem Mill Car Park (Pay & display). PR6 7EA Distance : 3 miles Time: 1.5 - 2 hours Grade: Easy walking on well-maintained paths and cycle track Map: OS Explorer 285 Southport & Chorley