When J.R.R Tolkien first set foot in Ribble Valley in the 1940's he uncovered a landscape of wide, rippling rivers, deep wooded conifer groves and misty green Lancashire countryside and he never looked back.

Ribble Valley became his inspiration for 'Middle Earth', for the places he visited and their names often found their way into the famous Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Positioned in the ageless landscape of rural Lancashire, this area remains relatively unexplored, the majority of which forms part of the Forest of Bowland.

Time appears to have bypassed this historic area immersed in rich heritage. Its two market towns, Clitheroe and Longridge, and 44 villages, the largest being Whalley, set in a serene and unspoilt landscape and it is this timeless beauty, along with the warm hospitality, which attracts visitors to return time and time again.

Find adventure is some of England's finest natural landscapes, as Ribble Valley is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.