Activities

For lovers of the great outdoors Lancashire can offer a multitude of activities. Home to "England's Golf Coast" Lancashire hosts arguably the finest stretch of Championship Golf Courses in the World! The dramatic countryside of valleys and moorland has acres of unspoilt habitat, plus parks and meres, where you can encounter all manner of wildlife. Walking, cycling, horse riding or meandering through the countryside on the canals, Lancashire can offer it all. For those who prefer to see the landscape from the air,microlight aircraft or hot air ballooning are available and for the more daring, sky-diving and parachuting.

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Guide to Walking in Lancashire
An area the size of Lancashire has many walks to offer, from gentle rambles to to wide-ranging treks...
Cycling in Pendle
Pendle has a number of great cycle routes to suit all the family...
West Lancashire Golf Club
Lancashire Golf Club was founded in 1873 and boasts one of the most natural and under-rated links found...
Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust near Southport is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered...
Royal Birkdale
Royal Birkdale, one of Britain’s finest golf clubs has been voted the No 1 course in Britain, and is...
West Coast Kite Surfing
West Coast Kite Surfing is located on Ainsdale Beach, Southport, one of the top 10 beaches in the UK...
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club is a private members club, located just 500 yards from the North promenade...
Bird Watching in the Forest of Bowland
The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a special place for upland birds thanks...
Pendle View Fishery
Pendle View Fishery is set in the heart of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire and is recognized as the North...
Trampers
The Tramper is a specially designed four wheel drive all-terrain electric buggy which can be used off...
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve is the largest reed bed in north-west England and home to many special breeds...
Hourbike comes to Blackpool
Hourbike, the pay as you go cycle network is now operating in Blackpool....
Cycling by the Sea in Lancashire
Enjoy cycling but don't like hills? Welcome to the Fylde and the Fylde Coast where you will discover...
The Tolkien Trail
The Tolkien Trail is a 9Km/5.5 miles circular walk starting and finishing at Hurst Green in the Ribble...
Cycle Adventure in the Forest of Bowland
Cycle Adventure offers comprehensive cycle and mountain bike hire in the Forest of Bowland....
Royal Lytham and St Annes
The Royal Lytham & St Annes golf course is one of the premier links courses in the world, host to...
Play and Pay Golf Courses
Lancashire is home to many superb golf courses. Listed below are some of the play and pay facilities...
Walking in The Ribble Valley
The Ribble Valley is a paradise for walkers of all abilities. From a short stroll by the river to a strenuous...
The Wyre Way
The Wyre Way is a 41 mile walk following the course of the River Wyre from its source in the Forest of...