The Ribble Valley is one of the most breathtaking areas in the north west of England. It’s an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) with a number of spectacular scenery and destinations. You’ll find hundreds of miles of walks to discover and enjoy plus some wonderful tourist attractions for all the family. It’s the perfect place to visit for a relaxing escape.

For those who have never visited the Ribble Valley there are plenty of reasons to visit. Among the regions biggest attractions (for golfers anyhow) is the many golf courses in the area. There are many of clubs set in a few miles of each other that make the Ribble Valley the perfect destination fora golf break. The clubs are among the most beautiful in Lancashire and give a distinctive challenge and experience.

Other pursuits you can enjoy include fishing in the river Ribble, bicycling and walking. There are many hundreds of stretches of pathways and footways that you can explore and the Ribble Way is a favorite with ramblers. You can enjoy some or all of its 70 mile length that takes in moorland, limestone gorges and tidal wetlands.

Should you prefer a slightly less strenuous break there’s still lots to do. Shopping is always a nice means of spending a day and there are plenty of boutique shops to browse around in Whalley, Clitheroe and Longridge. Food and fine dining is another draw for many to the Ribble Valley with several quality restaurants specialising in Lancashire cooking. Among the attractions you can visit in the area are Clitheroe castle, the Forest of Bowland and the Bowland Wild Boar Park where you can see boars in their natural environment.

The Ribble Valley has some thing to offer everybody whether you wish to spend time playing golf, taking in the sights, walking or enjoying the fine food. There is a selection of accommodation to suit all tastes and finances with many special offers available. One of the best hotels in the Ribble Valley is The Avenue Hotel.