Darcy’s guidebook

Darcy
Darcy’s guidebook

Cycling/MTB/Walking/Cafe

The largest forest in Lancashire, Gisburn Forest has a network of waymarked forest walks and a cycle trail. These are based on existing forest roads offering a variety of routes, with the total length of the cycle network at 16km. Cycle Hire and group tours are available (by prior arrangement) from Cycle Bowland and Cycle Adventure. Gisburn Forest has two fantastic mountain bike trails, the moderate graded Bottoms Beck for younger or novice riders and the red graded 18km "The 8" for those with a higher level of experience and skill. At Gisburn Forest hub you'll find a new Skills Loop to practice riding mountain bike trail features.
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Gisburn Forest Hub
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The largest forest in Lancashire, Gisburn Forest has a network of waymarked forest walks and a cycle trail. These are based on existing forest roads offering a variety of routes, with the total length of the cycle network at 16km. Cycle Hire and group tours are available (by prior arrangement) from Cycle Bowland and Cycle Adventure. Gisburn Forest has two fantastic mountain bike trails, the moderate graded Bottoms Beck for younger or novice riders and the red graded 18km "The 8" for those with a higher level of experience and skill. At Gisburn Forest hub you'll find a new Skills Loop to practice riding mountain bike trail features.

Food scene

Based in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a unique celebration of Lancashire food, drink and entertainment. Featuring a beer hall, hotel, food hall and much more, this former textiles mill is the perfect place to indulge, unwind and explore. Holmes Mill hosts everything from live music to barbecues, family events, festivals and wedding fairs.
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Holmes Mill
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Based in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a unique celebration of Lancashire food, drink and entertainment. Featuring a beer hall, hotel, food hall and much more, this former textiles mill is the perfect place to indulge, unwind and explore. Holmes Mill hosts everything from live music to barbecues, family events, festivals and wedding fairs.
The Aspinall Arms is found right in the heart of the Ribble Valley, and sits on the banks of the river overlooking the medieval All Hallows church and the 14th century Great Mitton Hall on the raised bluff opposite. With terraced and landscaped gardens outside, and flagged floors and open fires inside, it's just the pub for walkers, cyclists and anglers to mingle and dine alongside the friendly locals.
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Aspinall Arms
Mitton Road
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The Aspinall Arms is found right in the heart of the Ribble Valley, and sits on the banks of the river overlooking the medieval All Hallows church and the 14th century Great Mitton Hall on the raised bluff opposite. With terraced and landscaped gardens outside, and flagged floors and open fires inside, it's just the pub for walkers, cyclists and anglers to mingle and dine alongside the friendly locals.
Here at the recently refurbished Waggon and Horses, we have a wide range of Cask Marque accredited beers and you can enjoy your favourite pint with one of our bar meals. With a great family atmosphere and beer garden, along with live sports, you're sure to enjoy your visit and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Waggon & Horses
Pimlico Road
Here at the recently refurbished Waggon and Horses, we have a wide range of Cask Marque accredited beers and you can enjoy your favourite pint with one of our bar meals. With a great family atmosphere and beer garden, along with live sports, you're sure to enjoy your visit and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Sightseeing

The historic landmark of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble Valley offers a day of exploration for all the family. The Meseums intriguing galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of history, heritage and geology of the local area. We have lots of activities for children in the museum - a competition hunt, dressingup costumes, explorer back-packs (with hat and magnifying glass), craft activities and various interactive displays. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day of exploration and learning.
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Clitheroe Castle
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The historic landmark of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble Valley offers a day of exploration for all the family. The Meseums intriguing galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of history, heritage and geology of the local area. We have lots of activities for children in the museum - a competition hunt, dressingup costumes, explorer back-packs (with hat and magnifying glass), craft activities and various interactive displays. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day of exploration and learning.
The Retreat and Conference House is set in the stunning grounds and ruins of a 14th Century Cistercian Abbey. On the banks of the River Calder in the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley, but with easy access to motorway and rail networks:
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Whalley Abbey
2 The Sands
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The Retreat and Conference House is set in the stunning grounds and ruins of a 14th Century Cistercian Abbey. On the banks of the River Calder in the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley, but with easy access to motorway and rail networks:
An independent Catholic boarding and day school, occupying a magnificent Grade I listed building in Lancashire. Founded in 1593, it is the oldest Jesuit School in the world and famous for its connections to former pupil Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; author of Sherlock Holmes, and JRR Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings. “Stonyhurst is regarded as the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley”.
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Stonyhurst College
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An independent Catholic boarding and day school, occupying a magnificent Grade I listed building in Lancashire. Founded in 1593, it is the oldest Jesuit School in the world and famous for its connections to former pupil Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; author of Sherlock Holmes, and JRR Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings. “Stonyhurst is regarded as the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley”.
Browsholme Hall is a nationally important Grade I listed historic house. The Hall has a pre-eminent collection of historically associated antiques, paintings and furniture of museum quality. Furthermore the red sandstone house has a genuine claim to be the oldest surviving family home in Lancashire. Browsholme certainly is an historic house unique in so many ways. Set within the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Hall is surrounded by ‘picturesque’ gardens and parkland. Visitors are invited to relax and wander in unspoiled countryside, woodland, views to the distant Fells and most noteworthy the lakes or ‘Fish Pond’.
Browsholme Hall station
Browsholme Hall is a nationally important Grade I listed historic house. The Hall has a pre-eminent collection of historically associated antiques, paintings and furniture of museum quality. Furthermore the red sandstone house has a genuine claim to be the oldest surviving family home in Lancashire. Browsholme certainly is an historic house unique in so many ways. Set within the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Hall is surrounded by ‘picturesque’ gardens and parkland. Visitors are invited to relax and wander in unspoiled countryside, woodland, views to the distant Fells and most noteworthy the lakes or ‘Fish Pond’.
visit our self-sustainable organic farm based near Pendle hill! Perfect for children and groups or individuals who would like to witness a working organic farm and learn more about alternative farming as well as meet our animal friends. Fun and free! Everyone welcome!
Gazegill Organics
Cross Hill Lane
visit our self-sustainable organic farm based near Pendle hill! Perfect for children and groups or individuals who would like to witness a working organic farm and learn more about alternative farming as well as meet our animal friends. Fun and free! Everyone welcome!

Walking

Famously known for the Pendle Witches, there are many walking routes to the Nook all around 6 miles there and back. Many people start from the scenic Village of Barley. Amazing views, very busy at the weekend.
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Pendle Hill
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Famously known for the Pendle Witches, there are many walking routes to the Nook all around 6 miles there and back. Many people start from the scenic Village of Barley. Amazing views, very busy at the weekend.