Discover Lancashire's beautiful countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. These 20 circular routes vary in length from 3 to 6 miles and are centred on a broad variety of local pubs, all recommended for their good food and warm welcome. Explore the county's waterways with walks along the Lancaster Canal and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal as well as the rivers Ribble, Lune and Wyre. Take in the views around Pleasington, the Halo sculpture above Haslingden and the ruins of Hollinshead Hall. Along the way you'll uncover the rural pathways, fields, meadows and quiet lanes that make Lancashire the perfect walking county.

This walking guide contains 20 circular routes, covering the very best of Lancashire's wide-ranging landscape - from high in the Lancashire hills down to glorious forest and wildlife-rich moorland; through historical towns and villages and along meandering waterways. Walks range in length from 21/2 to 8 miles, with recommendations for autumn, winter, spring and summer. Highlights include: Spring: Far-reaching views from Harrock Hill and a carpet of bluebells in the woodlands of the Read Hall estate. Summer: Moorland tracks near the lost settlement of Gambleside and boat watching along the Lancaster Canal. Autumn: Exploring Pendle witch country near Barrowford and woodland colours around Hurst Green. Winter - Christmas decorations adorning the shoreline of Entwistle Reservoir and the winter wildlife around Marton Mere.