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Preston Group

We are the Preston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk starts from the centre of Whalley with a short sharp climb up to Whalley Nab enjoying good views of the local countryside. The walk continues through Billington to Langho and then on to the Ribble. Returning via Hacking Hall to Whalley. mixture of farm land and river side paths.

Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 73354 36299
Nearest postcode:
BB7 9SN
what3words:
grove.sharpen.engaging
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet: Accrington Road (B6246) 100 yards above the Co-op/ Pay & Display CP Sat Nav BB7 9SN ( for the Co-op) Travel A59 to the large roundabout by Northcote Hotel. Leave roundabout at the second exit onto Whalley Road for Billington and Whalley. Take right turn in the middle of Whalley at mini roundabout Co-op on the right) onto Accrington Road.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking