The details of the Lancashire Way are summarised on the Route page. It is divided into four loop which are then broken down into short stages each with its own page, outlining the detail of the walk and points of interest on the Way .

It was not easy to determine a route and it has inevitably changed many times as new paths were followed and alternatives explored. But of course it is impossible to incorporate all places, which deserve to be included, as a walk by its very nature has to string together a chosen number of places and to include all would merely create a chaotic ramble across the county trying desperately to include all places of merit. So I apologise to all who believe that I have missed out their favourite place or their own town or village, which would grace a good walk. However, I hope when you look at the walk as a whole you feel that it is does meet my aims and provides a good overview of the county.

I was also determined that the walk was practical, that it could be enjoyed as a long distance walk in one entire trek or could be savoured in a series of smaller walks. This has had a bearing upon the series of “loops” that together comprise the walk. You can therefore practically split it into four smaller walks, which can be up to a week each. I appreciate how difficult it can be to take four weeks off work or be away from the family for so long, so this will allow you to complete the walk over a period of time. I have also included a number of circular day walks, which incorporate the very best parts of the Lancashire Way, but allow you to park at the start and pick up the car at the end of the day.