The Ribble Valley is amongst Lancashire’s most incredible locations. It has been designated as an AONB ( area of outstanding natural beauty ) with scenery that runs from rolling moorland to woods and hills. You can find hundreds of miles of walks to discover and enjoy and some fantastic attractions for all the family. It’s the ideal destination to relax and unwind and also the perfect place to go fora weekend break.

There are lots of reasons to choose the Ribble Valley for your next getaway. One of the most popular activities in the area is playing golf. You have your choice of over 10 courses all in a few miles of each other. These moorland and parkland courses provide a singular challenge and are considered to be some of the best courses in Lancashire.

Of course not everyone isa golf player and there are lots of other ways to spend your time in the Ribble Valley. The region has long been a favourite with hikers and ramblers from all over the country . The Ribble Way is a very well-liked route through the country side. Its 70 mile length takes in a variety of landscapes including tidal wetlands, moorland and limestone gorges.

In case you prefer a more relaxing break you can spend your time shopping in the boutique stores of Clitheroe, Whalley and Longridge. If you appreciate fine dining you will discover several dining places in the Ribble region that specialize in locally grown and produced ingredients. A number of the places of interest you can visit in the Ribble Valley include Clitheroe Castle, the Woodland of Bowland, Ribchester Roman museum and Bowland Wild Boar Park.

The Ribble Valley is an area rich in history and beauty and is an ideal spot fora getaway. There’s a wide choice of accommodation available ranging from comfyB &B’s and guesthouses to contemporary hotels. One of the best hotels in the Ribble Valley is The Avenue Hotel.