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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

Circular walk of 8.5 miles starting from Knowle Green Village Hall.

Knowle Green is a quiet village now, but has an industrial past with several mills. The mills are now gone but some evidence exists in derelict buildings and private homes. The walk starts by following a stream where the mills were before continuing to Ribchester via Stydd Manor and the Bath House. Returning to Knowle Green along the Ribble Way, farmland and back along the stream.

Note: some difficult stiles and muddy area's. Consider taking a stick. One particular spot is muddy with a slope and close to brambles.

Meet Knowle Green Village Hall CP Sat Nav PR3 2YQ
 

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 63990 38155
Nearest postcode:
PR3 2YQ
what3words:
lends.skinning.roadmap
Start time:
10:30 am

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