From the vibrant northern city of Manchester, passing through some of the most scenic parts of Lancashire and arriving at the delightful market town of Clitheroe.
On departing Manchester the line follows the Irwell Valley to Bolton and then climbs over the West Pennine Moors to reach Entwistle and the former cotton towns of Darwen and Blackburn. From Blackburn the line enters the Ribble Valley to reach Clitheroe where you'll find excellent views towards Longridge Fell, the Yorkshire Dales and Pendle Hill.
Extend your journey get exploring the great outdoors. Entwistle, the gateway to the West Pennine Moors and Clitheroe, the gateway to the Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland are perfect starting points, just don't forget your walking boots!
Explore further afield with the return of DalesRail, a rail service operating every Sunday in summer 2021 linking Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire. With this service you can catch the train at Clitheroe and explore the stunning landscapes of Settle, Ribblehead and up to Carlisle, ideal for walkers. Look out for organised walking events throughout the summer run by Lancashire Rail Ramblers. Find out more.
Highlights
Visit the impressive Grade I listed, 16th century Hall I' Th' Wood Museum, once home to Samuel Crompton, inventor of the Spinning Mule
Take a walk on the wild side as you follow the Elephant Walk around Bolton
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Bolton
Bolton's got a lot to offer from museums jam-packed with ancient artefacts to breathtaking countryside and everything else in between, award-winning attractions, behind the scenes tours, fast-paced sport and leisurely country walks. Find out more here...
Blackburn
A visit to the historic and beautiful Blackburn Cathedral, with its iconic modern sculpture, Healing of the Nation, is a must, while the Museum and Art Gallery showcases Blackburn’s cotton legacy as well as housing important collections from across the globe. Click here for more info...
Clitheroe
Set in the glorious Ribble Valley, Clithere is a charming regional market town catering. From shopping to entertainment, family days out to spectacular nightlife, Clitheroe always has something for everyone. Click here for more info…
More lines to explore nearby
The Bentham Line
Settle to Carlisle
East Lancashire Railway
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