North west England resources
North West England
Our definition of North West England covers the area between the western Pennines and Cheshire, including the Forest of Bowland and the countryside of Lancashire – a surprisingly varied county with hills, moors, river valleys and unspoilt countryside.
Cheshire offers the walker a soft and gentle landscape of wooded hillsides, gentle lowlands, charming villages and famous stately homes. With one border within the wild upland landscape of the Peak District, the county enjoys over 2200 miles of fine walking on public rights of way. Historic Walks in Cheshire offers twenty routes around the county's best historic sites.
One of Lancashire's wild upland areas, The Forest of Bowland provides plenty of walking opportunities for both gentle and demanding outings.
Lancashire is a county with a rich variety of landscapes – low-lying broad valleys and coastal regions, woodlands and moors and dramatic high points such as Pendle Hill (with its witchcraft legends) and Fair Snape Fell.
The Lancashire Cycleway provides a challenge for cyclists of all abilities, forming a figure-of-eight route across the whole county.
The whole region is within easy reach of Liverpool, Manchester and Preston, with good access by both road and rail.
Useful websites:
www.forestofbowland.com
www.fyldecoastramblers.co.uk
www.cheshirewalkers.org.uk
www.fellscape.co.uk (Walks and pubs in the Forest of Bowland)
Tourist Information:
www.visitlancashire.com (Tourist Information board)
www.visitenglandsnorthwest.com/walking/index.asp
Accommodation:
www.forestofbowland.net
