lancashire
Arnside and Silverdale guide: walks, where to stay and things to do
Between the shimmering sandflats of Morecambe Bay and the high crags of Hutton Roof lies the forgotten Eden of Arnside and Silverdale, where birds and butterflies thrive in the meres and woodlands.
Walk: Sunderland Point, Lancashire
Explore the shingle, marsh and sombre past of a windswept peninsula on the Lancashire coast on this 3.5-mile circular walk.
Day out: Pendle Hill, Lancashire
Climb brooding Pendle Hill and discover a sinister tale of witchcraft and betrayal in the most spectacular setting
Podcast: meet owls and wild geese in the wilds of Lancashire's Ribble Estuary
Enjoy a late winter wander through the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve taking in RSPB Hesketh Out Marsh and Marshside reserves and enjoy the evocative calls and songs of waders, wildfowl and even an owl in episode 7, season 1 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Day out: Singing Ringing Tree, Crown Point, Lancashire
Head for the heights above Burnley to an intriguing wind-enhanced sculpture giving memorable voice to the moorland breeze
Foodie heaven, Ribble Valley, Lancashire
Celebrate Lancashire's dramatic landscapes and thrill your taste buds on the Ribble Valley Food Trail
Southport, Lancashire
Visit Southport, Queen of the Lancashire Riviera, where traditional seaside holiday attractions still rule
Singing Ringing Tree, Lancashire
Follow a haunting note across the Pennines and you'll find a wind-powered musical sculpture.