Easington Fell

I started in Waddington, parking near the Waddington Arms, which makes an easy and familiar place to begin. Leaving the village behind, the route heads out over the fields, and it does not take long before the quieter, more open feel of the fell starts to take over. This first section is straightforward and pleasant, with a mix of tracks and field paths, and it gives you a nice gradual build before the higher ground.

The climb onto Easington Fell is the part that gives the walk its character. It is not a brutal slog, but it is enough to get the legs working, especially if the ground is wet. Once up there, the reward is in the space around you, big Ribble Valley views, open moorland, and that feeling of being just far enough away from the villages below to properly switch off. I always like this sort of ground, nothing flashy, just honest fell walking with plenty of room to breathe.

From the fell, I turned back in the direction of Grindleton, using the quieter paths and tracks to start the return leg. This part of the route changes the mood nicely. After the open top, you are gradually brought back down through softer farmland and more sheltered sections, which keeps the walk from ever feeling repetitive. Grindleton is a useful marker on the loop, and from there the route carries on towards West Bradford.

The final stretch along the River Ribble path into West Bradford is a great way to finish. After the fell and the field paths, the riverside section feels easy on the eye and easy on the legs, especially if you have timed it right and the light is good across the water and fields. From West Bradford, it is a simple return to Waddington to round things off. At 16.4km, this is one of those walks that feels nicely balanced, enough climbing to earn the views, enough variety to keep it enjoyable, and a route that never outstays its welcome.