Getting Here
We recommend that you plan your route in advance and use postcodes or grid references to help you arrive safely at your destination.
Drive
Travelling by car from the North - From the M6: Exit at junction 31 and follow signs for the A59 Clitheroe. The A59 dissects Ribble Valley connecting you to all its countryside lanes and villages.
Travelling by car from the South - From the M6: Exit at junction 31 and follow signs for the A59 Clitheroe. Alternatively exit at junction 31a and follow signs for Longridge.
Travelling by car from the East and West - The A59 connects you from as far east as Harrogate and from Preston to the west. There are also excellent motorway links from the M65.
Bus
Bus travel can be comfortable, economical and better for the local environment. Regular bus services operate to most villages and destinations further afield. For further information please call Clitheroe Interchange on 01200 429832 or visit www.transportforlancashire.com.
Rail
Regular train services operate between Clitheroe, Blackburn and Manchester. There are several websites detailing rail information and timetables, some of the most useful are detailed below.
- Ribble Valley Rail - offers localised rail information, including rail linked guided walks and events
- Dales Rail - the train service that will connect you to Ribble Valley towns on a Sunday.
- Northern Rail
- National Rail Enquiries
- Or call Clitheroe Interchange on 01200 429832
Air
Situated in the heart of England's North West, Ribble Valley is accessible by three airports, Blackpool International Airport, Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Walking
Ribble Valley is a walker's paradise so what better way to get around this beautiful borough than by exploring on foot and breathing in the fresh countryside air. You can also tackle some of the best tracks and trails in the northwest, as the new 'access land' in the Forest of Bowland has extended the impressive opportunities for expeditions here.
Cycling
Cyclists may also find it a haven here with plenty of traffic free routes, cycle friendly cafes and welcoming Ribble Valley accommodation establishments. Gentle peddlers can meander along quiet country lanes and the more adventurous can dart off road to the astounding terrain of the Forest of Bowland.
