Top 5 Autumnal Walks in Lancashire (with a pub nearby)

There’s a nip in the air, the skies are clear and the leaves are turning golden – hurray for autumn! Head out for a walk this weekend and then reward yourself with a hearty pub meal, preferably one with a roaring log fire.

1. A Cartford Country Walk- 4 Miles The award winning Cartford Inn have mapped out a leisurely walk that starts and finishes at the inn. Discover the pleasant fields and country lanes that surround the inn. Walk along the banks of the River Wyre before returning over the Cartford Bridge. <<Download walking routes>>

2. The Three Fishes and the River Ribble- 1.5 and 3 miles Nestling on a limestone rise above the River Ribble, the tiny hamlet of Mitton was described by Victorian travel writer, William Howitt as “one of the most perfect nooks of the world. One of the places that stand as they stood ages ago”. To this day, the appearance of the picturesque village of Mitton has hardly changed. This walk starts and finishes at the Three Fishes <<Download walking routes>>

3. The Assheton Arms – Downham - 3.5 miles A picturesque Ribble Valley walk, taking in Worsaw Hill and the villages of Downham and Chatburn. Call in at the Assheton Arms before or after your walk to enjoy log fires and an very tasty menu.  <<Download the route>>

4. Rawtenstall and Cribden Hill - 3 miles Starting from the Whitaker Museum, this walks takes you through Rossendale and Haslingden, via the Halo - a striking Panopticon that can be seen from miles around. Strictly speaking The Whitaker Museum isn’t a pub but its café serves up a very fine Sunday brunch and lunch making use of local suppliers. Well worth a visit. <<Download the route>>

5. Caton, nr Lancaster - Fenwick Arms – 8 miles A varied, eight-mile circular walk, offering stunning views along the way from Caton Moor and the Lune Valley. The walk starts and finishes from the Fenwick Arms. <<Download the route>>

For more inspiration on short breaks and days out in Lancashire read our online guide