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Hike On Lancashire Group

We are the Hike on Lancashire 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

A scenic walk through the  often forgotten but beautiful Winster Valley with  views of Lakeland fells and down to Windermere.

We start from Bowland Bridge and walk along tracks, quiet roads and through lovely woodland areas and passing tarns. On our return leg there a great views down to Windermere beneath us.

There is limited parking in Bowland Bridge so car sharing is important. Please use the meet up message board to  facilitate this if necessary. Meeting spots are available at J34 park and ride. There is also  the option to use Gilpin Bridge at Bridgend (LA8 8EL) as a meeting spot.

Parking is on the roadside so please be considerate. If no parking is left in Bowland bridge then it is possible to park at Strawberry Bank and walk down 10 minutes. We will return via this route. Please allow enough time to  park as we will be leaving promptly at 10:30 given the shorter days.

 

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 41788 89596
Nearest postcode:
LA11 6NN
what3words:
airstrip.laptops.custodian
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside the Hare and Hounds in Bowland Bridge. Please park considerately. There is very limited parking available so please see information above.

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