Hikes in Ribble Valley

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Ribble Valley Moderate

Pendle Hill Barley Loop

9 Sep 2025

A classic Pendle Hill walk from the Ribble Valley, climbing steadily to Lancashire’s most iconic summit for wide views over the Dales, Bowland and beyond.

10.5 km 381m gain 1–2h
Ribble Valley Moderate

Pendle Hill

11 Mar 2026

A shorter Pendle Hill option for a quicker outing, still packing in a satisfying climb and broad views over Lancashire.

4.0 km 293m gain 1–2h
Ribble Valley Moderate

Longridge Fell

24 Aug 2025

A straightforward Ribble Valley walk over Longridge Fell, with woodland tracks, wide forestry tracks and open views. Start in Hurst Green, climb through Deer House Wood, take a proper lunch break near the top, then loop back down for variety.

12.7 km 325m gain 2–3h
Ribble Valley Hard

Longridge Fell then Tolkien Trail

10 Aug 2025

A longer Ribble Valley outing combining Longridge Fell with the riverside paths and literary links of the Tolkien Trail. Starts the same in Hurst Green, climbs through Deer House Wood, then drops to the Hodder and Ribble for an easier, longer finish back to the village.

20.1 km 2050m gain 5–6h
Ribble Valley Moderate

Easington Fell

5 May 2025

A cracking Ribble Valley round from Waddington, climbing over fields to Easington Fell before looping back through Grindleton and finishing on the River Ribble path into West Bradford. A moderate 16.4km walk with around 5 to 6 hours on the clock and 2530m of ascent, the main effort is the climb onto the fell.

16.4 km 2530m gain 5–6h
Ribble Valley Easy

Stocks Reservoir

17 Mar 2025

An easy-going circuit around Stocks Reservoir with forest trails, waterside paths and a peaceful feel throughout.

11.1 km 225m gain 1–2h