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
9. Longridge
Start: The Corporation Arms Longridge PR3 2YJ Distance : 3.8 miles
Time: 2-3 hours
Grade: Easy with gentle inclines Map: OS Explorer 287 The West Pennine Moors
10. Whalley
Start: Spring Wood Picnic Site Accrington Road near Whalley Distance : 5.5 miles
Time: 3 hours
Grade: Overall easy but with two climbs. The route involves crossing the A59 twice which is at most times of day a busy road. Map: OS Explorer 287 West Pennine Moors
11. Hoghton
Start: Hoghton Village Hall car park PR5 0SG Distance : 8 miles
Time: 4-5 hours
Grade: Moderate - the route has three climbs two shortish and one involving 1⁄2 mile of steady ascent from the River Darwin to Alum Scar. Map: Map: OS Explorer 287 West Pennine Moors
12. Haslam Park
Start: Bristow Avenue car park, Haslam Park, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 1JE Distance : 3.1 miles
Time: 2 hours
Grade: Easy, metalled and graded paths, with some muddy patches on the canal towpath Map: OS Explorer 1:25,000 286 Blackpool & Preston