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Ribchester Village – Ribchester Arms loop from Ribchester

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Ribchester Village – Ribchester Arms loop from Ribchester

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Ribchester Village – Ribchester Arms loop from Ribchester

03:59

14.7km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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357 m

Ribchester Village

Highlight • Historical Site

On the lazily meandering River Ribble, the pretty village of Ribchester is steeped in history. Once the site of the Roman cavalry fort of Bremetennacum, there is evidence of human activity here dating back to Neolithic times. The Ribchester Roman Museum provides insight into Roman life in the region.

There are a number of footpaths to explore in the surrounding countryside, while the village is an important stop on the Ribble Way long-distance trail. You can seek accommodation at the Ribchester Arms or the Riverside Barn B&B. The Black Bull also serves food in the heart of the village.

Tip by

1.99 km

Heron Spot on the Riverside

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.27 km

Haugh Wood

Forest

6.55 km

Millie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great to grab a sandwich or coffee before the walk. Delicious omelettes.

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6.60 km

Shireburn Arms Pub & Tolkien Trail Start

Highlight • Trail

The Shireburn Arms is a gorgeous, characterful pub in the picturesque village of Hurst Green. Set in prime walking country, there's plenty to see in the surrounding area, from beautiful walks alongside the Rivers Ribble and Hodder to the magnificent Stonyhurst College.

After a walk, there's excellent food and accommodation options in the pub, which retains a cosy, olde-worlde feel.

The pub is a great start point for the popular Tolkien Trail, a circular trail that explores some of the landscapes that inspired the Lord of the Rings author. He spent many months at Stonyhurst during the Second World War when he was working on the great fantasy epic. Many of the local landmarks and landscapes are thought to have inspired locations in the series. One only has to consider the name of this pub...

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6.73 km

Public Toilets at Hurst Green

Highlight • Rest Area

public toilets at the start of a number of potential routes

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6.94 km

Hurst Green Memorial Hall Car Park

Highlight • Parking

car park, not well advertised. has an honety box for payment

Tip by

8.51 km

Deer House Wood

Forest

14.2 km

Ribchester Arms

Highlight • Pub

A nice pub in the Ribble Valley with a large beer garden. Run by Robbinson's Brewery, there's a good selection of drinks and delicious food. The pub is open from noon until 11pm daily, with food served until 8pm. You can find more information, here: robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs-inns-and-hotels/find-a-pub/o-s/ribchesterarms

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

4.94 km

1.81 km

885 m

204 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

4.11 km

3.05 km

2.67 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 24 August

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Ribchester Village – Ribchester Arms loop from Ribchester

Ribchester Village

Heron Spot on the Riverside

Millie's Cafe

Shireburn Arms Pub & Tolkien Trail Start

Public Toilets at Hurst Green

Hurst Green Memorial Hall Car Park

Ribchester Arms

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