Salterforth · Pendle Valley · Lancashire

One of England's most underrated corners.

Ancient market towns, dramatic fells, abbey ruins and canal-side walks — most of it within a ten mile drive, and some of it on foot from the gate.

Pendle Valley on your doorstep.

Step outside the park gates and you’re in one of England’s most beautiful — and most underrated — corners. Ancient market towns, dramatic fells, abbey ruins, and canal-side walks, all within a few miles.

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Nearby
Barnoldswick
1 mile · Local market town, Bancroft Mill & amenities
Nearby
Pendle Hill
7 miles · Iconic fell walk & panoramic Lancashire views
Nearby
Forest of Bowland
5 miles · AONB · Moorland drives & mapped walking routes
Nearby
Skipton
8 miles · Medieval castle, canal basin & Yorkshire Dales gateway

Hiking & fell walking
Cycling routes
Fishing
Historic buildings
Farm shops
Real ale pubs
Canal walks
Market towns

Out on foot.

Pendle Hill

7 miles

The one everybody comes for. A steep pull up from Barley and a view across three counties at the top.

Forest of Bowland

5 miles

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with mapped routes and moorland roads that are a pleasure to drive.

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

1 mile

Flat, easy towpath walking straight from Barnoldswick — good for an evening stroll or a long day with a pub at the end.

Salterforth village

On the doorstep

The Anchor Inn sits canal-side with cellars full of stalactites. Worth seeing even if you're not stopping for a pint.

Towns worth a day.

Barnoldswick

1 mile

Market town with Bancroft Mill, shops and everyday amenities.

Skipton

8 miles

Medieval castle, canal basin, and the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

Clitheroe

9 miles

Ribble Valley market town with a castle and good independent shops.

Whalley

12 miles

13th century abbey ruins in a quiet corner of the Ribble Valley.