THINGS TO DO

Ribblesdale Park is situated amongst an area which has a vast array of amenities available to suit every taste.

Gisburn village is just 10 minute walk away and offers shops, an excellent dining pub and a gem of an Italian restaurant called El Beuch. There are superb pubs and restaurants in this area renowned for organic food, and Skipton and the Yorkshire dales and Clitheroe are under 15 mins drive. With the wonderful scenery in all directions touring is a delight and from Gisburn many fascinating places are within an hours drive, including the lake district, Liverpool (with Albert Dock), Haworth, famous for the Bronte heritage, the museums and smart shops of Bradford, Leeds, Harrogate and York, with Manchester and Trafford Park to the south.

Ribblesdale Park is situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley, the landscape that provided inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings.’ A 5.5 mile route around the village of Hurst Green traces his footsteps in what is a blueprint for his ‘Middle Earth’ map.

Despite Tolkien's homage, the Ribble Valley's timeless rural beauty remains one of England's best-kept secrets.

As part of your new lifestyle, why not experience the real charm of the beautiful Ribble Valley, a national secret. Visit local caves, art galleries, pubs, castles, spas, golf courses or take on the famous Pendle Hill.

IN THIS AREA

• Beacon Fell Country Park
• Ribble Valley
• Pendle
• Walking
• Cycling
• Golf courses
• Fishing
• Clay Pigeon shooting

• Heritage sites
• Hawes - home to Wensleydale Cheese (38 miles)
• Blackpool (40 miles)
• Yorkshire Dales (15 miles)
• Lake District (38 miles)
• Harrogate (32 miles)
• Haworth - home of the Bronte's (24 miles)
• Forest of Bowland (16 miles)