West Pennine Moors partners organise a range of events across the area throughout the year, including the West Pennine Moors Walking Festival and many events in the Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture.

Latest Events

West Pennine Moors Bike Rides with Rough Stuff Fellowship

Wednesday 7th April 2010 and Thursday 8th April 2010  

 

WEDNESDAY APRIL 7th 2010. This will be a tour of the West Pennine Moors, from Bull Hill in Darwen to Rivington and back. This will comprise of three connected loops, making rides of either 30, 20 or 10 miles, virtually all off-road. Leaving Bull Hill at 9-30am, Tockholes at 10-30am, and Brinscall at 11-15am. There will be ample cafe stops en-route. This ride may become a regular feature in the RSF rides programme, on the first Wednesday of each month, during spring and summer. Ring Brian for further details on 01254 772983.

THURSDAY APRIL 8th 2010.  Meet on the Holcombe Moor car park, SD781163, at 10-00am, this is just off the B6214 between Holcombe and Holcombe Brook. Elevenses' at Helmshore via Holcombe Moor, Sustrans Route 6 to Ramsbottom for lunch at Park Farm. Thence up to Cheesden, before dropping back down to Ramsbottom for afternoon tea at the new cafe beside the A56. A moderate ride of about 22/25 miles, 50% off-road/traffic free, returning to the car park for about 3-15pm, or for those wanting the optional extra, a ride up to the Peel Monument, at about 4-15pm. Ring Brian on 01254 772983 for further details.

Regular Events and Festivals 

West Pennine Moors Countryside Events

The West Pennine Moors Countryside Service hold a series of events each year during Spring, Summer and Autumn including guided walks, family and kid’s activities and navigation training. Check back here at a later date for details

Blackburn Countryside Events Programme 2009/10

The Blackburn with Darwen BC Countryside Service run an annual programme of events.  Many of these walks and family activities take place within and around the West Pennine Moors.  Download the latest guide below:

• Blackburn with Darwen Countryside Events Guide, May 2010 - April 2011

West Pennine Moors Walking & Riding Festival 2010

The West Pennine Moors Walking Festival will be held in late July/early August this year, with around 7-9 days of walks of varying lengths and type; from mushroom hunts in woodlands to long moorland tramps. Check the Blackburn with Darwen BC Countryside Service web page for further details of the Festival.

Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture 2010

The Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture takes place in September each year, and coincides with many walking festival events. Check the Pennine Lancashire Festival (www.penninelancashirefood.co.uk) website for further details.