Ribble Way
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The Ribble way is a long distance walk between the Lancashire
coast and the Yorkshire Dales National Park largely following the course of the River Ribble
.
The route begins in Longton
and ends at the source of the Ribble at Gayle Moor near Ribblehead
, it is around 116 kilometres (72.1 mi) in length.
The route passes through a variety of landscapes including tidal marsh, open moorland and limestone gorges. It begins to the south of the Ribble estuary, the route then runs through Preston and on to the historic town of Clitheroe
. Next it heads up into the Pennines
to reach its source on remote Cam Fell.
at Walmer Bridge
close to Preston to its source near the farmhouse of Far Gearstones in the West Riding of Yorkshire
fells; just 45 kilometres (28 mi) of the planned route was designated right-of-way. The idea eventually attracted official support and was opened in 1985. The Ribble Valley is an area of 632 square kilometres (244 sq mi) of natural beauty from the north-west coast to the Lake District
. The official course of the Ribble Way that is marked on the Ordnance Survey (2010) OS Openspace maps starts at Longton
, the mouth of the River Ribble
just west of Preston, 5 metres (16.4 ft) above mean sea level and finishes at Grove head, just north of Cam Fell, 558 metres (1,830.7 ft) above mean sea level. Grove head is actually the source of the Gayle Beck which feeds into the River Ribble near Ribblehead
.
The Ribble Way connects with several other long distance walks, including the Dales Way
, the Pennine Way
, the Pennine Bridleway
and the Round Preston Walk.
After which the route joins the Dales Way
- Sources:
- Route–Lancashire County Council
- distances–Google earth
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The Ribble way is a long distance walk between the Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
coast and the Yorkshire Dales National Park largely following the course of the River Ribble
River Ribble
The River Ribble is a river that runs through North Yorkshire and Lancashire, in northern England. The river's drainage basin also includes parts of Greater Manchester around Wigan.-Geography:...
.
The route begins in Longton
Longton, Lancashire
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and ends at the source of the Ribble at Gayle Moor near Ribblehead
Ribblehead
Ribblehead is the area of moorland at the head of the River Ribble in the area known as Ribblesdale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, England....
, it is around 116 kilometres (72.1 mi) in length.
The route passes through a variety of landscapes including tidal marsh, open moorland and limestone gorges. It begins to the south of the Ribble estuary, the route then runs through Preston and on to the historic town of Clitheroe
Clitheroe
Clitheroe is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England. It is 1½ miles from the Forest of Bowland and is often used as a base for tourists in the area. It has a population of 14,697...
. Next it heads up into the Pennines
Pennines
The Pennines are a low-rising mountain range, separating the North West of England from Yorkshire and the North East.Often described as the "backbone of England", they form a more-or-less continuous range stretching from the Peak District in Derbyshire, around the northern and eastern edges of...
to reach its source on remote Cam Fell.
History
The idea of opening a walk along the Ribble called the Ribble Way was first suggested back in 1967 at the inaugural meeting of the Preston and Fylde branch of the Ramblers' Association. The Guardian reported in 1972 that the Ramblers Association were planning Britain's first riverside long footpath called the Ribble Way. At that time, the route being discussed was 103 kilometres (64 mi) from the estuary of the River RibbleRiver Ribble
The River Ribble is a river that runs through North Yorkshire and Lancashire, in northern England. The river's drainage basin also includes parts of Greater Manchester around Wigan.-Geography:...
at Walmer Bridge
Walmer Bridge
Walmer Bridge is a small village in Lancashire, England. Surrounding villages are Much Hoole and Longton.- History :Walmer Bridge is first recorded in 1251 in the chartulary of Cockersand Abbey as Waldemurebruge....
close to Preston to its source near the farmhouse of Far Gearstones in the West Riding of Yorkshire
West Riding of Yorkshire
The West Riding of Yorkshire is one of the three historic subdivisions of Yorkshire, England. From 1889 to 1974 the administrative county, County of York, West Riding , was based closely on the historic boundaries...
fells; just 45 kilometres (28 mi) of the planned route was designated right-of-way. The idea eventually attracted official support and was opened in 1985. The Ribble Valley is an area of 632 square kilometres (244 sq mi) of natural beauty from the north-west coast to the Lake District
Lake District
The Lake District, also commonly known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England. A popular holiday destination, it is famous not only for its lakes and its mountains but also for its associations with the early 19th century poetry and writings of William Wordsworth...
. The official course of the Ribble Way that is marked on the Ordnance Survey (2010) OS Openspace maps starts at Longton
Longton, Lancashire
-External links:**...
, the mouth of the River Ribble
River Ribble
The River Ribble is a river that runs through North Yorkshire and Lancashire, in northern England. The river's drainage basin also includes parts of Greater Manchester around Wigan.-Geography:...
just west of Preston, 5 metres (16.4 ft) above mean sea level and finishes at Grove head, just north of Cam Fell, 558 metres (1,830.7 ft) above mean sea level. Grove head is actually the source of the Gayle Beck which feeds into the River Ribble near Ribblehead
Ribblehead
Ribblehead is the area of moorland at the head of the River Ribble in the area known as Ribblesdale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, England....
.
Route
The official start of the Ribble Way is the Dolphin Inn on Marsh Lane in Longton.The Ribble Way connects with several other long distance walks, including the Dales Way
Dales Way
The Dales Way is an 84-mile Long Distance Footpath in Northern England, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria....
, the Pennine Way
Pennine Way
The Pennine Way is a National Trail in England. The trail runs from Edale, in the northern Derbyshire Peak District, north through the Yorkshire Dales and the Northumberland National Park and ends at Kirk Yetholm, just inside the Scottish border. The path runs along the Pennine hills, sometimes...
, the Pennine Bridleway
Pennine Bridleway
The Pennine Bridleway is a new National Trail under designation in Northern England.It runs roughly parallel with the Pennine Way but provides access for horseback riders and cyclists as well as walkers. The trail is around long; through Derbyshire to the South Pennines, the Mary Towneley Loop...
and the Round Preston Walk.
Settlements
- Longton
- Preston
- Frenchwood
- RibchesterRibchesterRibchester is a village and civil parish within the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. It lies on the banks of the River Ribble, northwest of Blackburn and east of Preston.The village has a long history with evidence of Bronze Age beginnings...
- Little Town
- Winckley Hall
- Clitheroe
- Horrocksford
- PaythornePaythornePaythorne is a small village and civil parish in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England. It is situated alongside the River Ribble, north-east of Clitheroe, and on the boundary with North Yorkshire. Other parishes adjacent to Paythorne are Halton West, Nappa , Newsholme, Horton, Gisburn, Sawley,...
- RathmellRathmellRathmell is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is close to the River Ribble and about three miles south of Settle. Other towns and villages nearby include Wigglesworth, Tosside, Giggleswick and Long Preston....
- Giggleswick
- Stainforth
- Horton in RibblesdaleHorton in RibblesdaleHorton in Ribblesdale is a small village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated in Ribblesdale on the Settle–Carlisle Railway to the west of Pen-y-ghent....
- Chapel-le-DaleChapel-le-DaleChapel-le-Dale is a hamlet in the Yorkshire Dales, England, very near Ribblehead Viaduct. The hamlet is in close proximity to Ingleborough and several potholes, the best known being Great Douk Cave. The source of the River Doe is nearby.-External links:*...
After which the route joins the Dales Way
Dales Way
The Dales Way is an 84-mile Long Distance Footpath in Northern England, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria....