21 Activities
From Coast to Country: Two Days in Lytham St Anne's and Forest of Bowland AONB
Starts from
Manchester
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
21
Duration
2 days
Length
60 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Manchester
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
60 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
- Gastronomy
Josh Taylor
Travel Expert
- Soak up the seaside culture of Lytham St Anne's.
- Visit one of the UK's most important saltwater lakes.
- Dine out in a Mediterranean-themed restaurant.
- Go walking in the Forest of Bowland AONB.
- Eat a traditional country pub.
On this two-day itinerary, you'll breathe in fresh air blowing off the Irish Sea and down the crags of the Lancashire countryside. From Manchester, drive to Lytham St Anne's – a time-honoured seaside town on England's northwestern coast. Discover the wildfowl of Fairhaven Lake, take a stroll along St Anne's Pier, and bury your toes in the sand of St Anne's Beach. There's plenty of great food to look forward too – from lakeside cafes to Mediterranean-themed restaurants.
Next day, leave the coast behind you and explore the Forest of Bowland AONB on foot. Your walking trail starts in the quaint town of Barley, and will lead you past historic reservoirs and up to the summit of Pendle Hill. Admire the sweeping views here and learn a thing of two about the area's infamous witches – before making your way down the hill and toasting your trip with a drink and dinner at local inn Barley Mow.
Next day, leave the coast behind you and explore the Forest of Bowland AONB on foot. Your walking trail starts in the quaint town of Barley, and will lead you past historic reservoirs and up to the summit of Pendle Hill. Admire the sweeping views here and learn a thing of two about the area's infamous witches – before making your way down the hill and toasting your trip with a drink and dinner at local inn Barley Mow.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
- Gastronomy
On this two-day itinerary, you'll breathe in fresh air blowing off the Irish Sea and down the crags of the Lancashire countryside. From Manchester, drive to Lytham St Anne's – a time-honoured seaside town on England's northwestern coast. Discover the wildfowl of Fairhaven Lake, take a stroll along St Anne's Pier, and bury your toes in the sand of St Anne's Beach. There's plenty of great food to look forward too – from lakeside cafes to Mediterranean-themed restaurants.
Next day, leave the coast behind you and explore the Forest of Bowland AONB on foot. Your walking trail starts in the quaint town of Barley, and will lead you past historic reservoirs and up to the summit of Pendle Hill. Admire the sweeping views here and learn a thing of two about the area's infamous witches – before making your way down the hill and toasting your trip with a drink and dinner at local inn Barley Mow.
Next day, leave the coast behind you and explore the Forest of Bowland AONB on foot. Your walking trail starts in the quaint town of Barley, and will lead you past historic reservoirs and up to the summit of Pendle Hill. Admire the sweeping views here and learn a thing of two about the area's infamous witches – before making your way down the hill and toasting your trip with a drink and dinner at local inn Barley Mow.
Josh Taylor
Travel Expert
- Soak up the seaside culture of Lytham St Anne's.
- Visit one of the UK's most important saltwater lakes.
- Dine out in a Mediterranean-themed restaurant.
- Go walking in the Forest of Bowland AONB.
- Eat a traditional country pub.
Travel itinerary
13 Activities
Day 1
5 mi2 mi
Lytham St Anne's
Day one of this itinerary introduces you to one of northern England's lesser known seaside towns, Lytham St Anne's. While there are parallels between this town and Blackpool, you can expect fewer crowds and a sandier, cleaner beach here. Soak up the classic British seaside culture, ice cream in hand, and discover other attractions in the area.
8 Activities
Day 2
47 mi6 mi
Barley, Forest of Bowland AONB
Today you'll drive from the coast into the rolling hills of the Forest of Bowland AONB. An afternoon walking route is recommended, starting in the village of Barley, taking you past reservoirs up to the summit of Pendle Hill. Admire the sweeping views and learn a thing of two about the area's infamous witches – before rounding off the trip with dinner at a local inn.