The Ribble Valley is one of the UK’s little known secrets. It’s an area of outstanding natural beauty which is home to some of the North West’s most incredible landscapes. It’s a heaven for walkers and ramblers and boasts several great attractions. The Ribble Valley is the perfect location to go for a break at any time of the year. Should you have not visited the Ribble Valley before you’ll be unaware of all that it can offer. Among the regions biggest attractions (for golf players anyway) is the large number of courses in the region. There are several courses in close proximity making the Ribble Valleya golf players dream. These are among Lancashire’s most beautiful and scenic courses and offer a unique test to golfers of all skills. There are naturally lots of other pursuits you can enjoy in the Ribble Valley. There are many hundreds of miles of pathways and footways that you can explore and the Ribble Way is a favourite with ramblers. Its 70 mile length takes in many different landscapes including tidal wetlands, moorland and limestone gorges. When you’re in the Ribble Valley you are able to combine your love of the great outdoors with shopping . The boutique stores of Clitheroe, Longbridge and Whalley all give you a great shopping experience. You’ll find some wonderful eateries in the Ribble Valley specialising in locally grown and produced foods. If you have any spare time there are some wonderful points of interest to visit including Forest of Bowland, Clitheroe castle, Ribchester Roman museum and also the Bowland Wild Boar Park. The Ribble Valley has some thing to offer everybody whether you wish to spend time playing golf, taking in the sights, walking or experiencing the fine cuisine. There is a choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and finances with many special offers available.

One of the best hotels in the Ribble Valley is The Avenue Hotel.