Walks
This is a beautiful 8 mile walk that you can start at the stable (add an extra mile each way). Search ‘stocks reservoir walks’ and you’ll find a full map and written instructions. It normally takes our family about 3-4 hours to complete.
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Stocks reservoir
This is a beautiful 8 mile walk that you can start at the stable (add an extra mile each way). Search ‘stocks reservoir walks’ and you’ll find a full map and written instructions. It normally takes our family about 3-4 hours to complete.
There are many walks along this beautiful river that you can start 100m from The Stable at Newton Bridge. You’ll find details of a couple of circular walks in your welcome pack when you arrive. But they are the tip of the iceberg!
River Hodder
There are many walks along this beautiful river that you can start 100m from The Stable at Newton Bridge. You’ll find details of a couple of circular walks in your welcome pack when you arrive. But they are the tip of the iceberg!
There are many walks from the doorstep. This one that takes around 1 1/2 to 2 hours and gives you some great views. Airbnb don’t allow the link to be put on here so I have a printed version in your welcome pack with the link.
Newton in Bowland
There are many walks from the doorstep. This one that takes around 1 1/2 to 2 hours and gives you some great views. Airbnb don’t allow the link to be put on here so I have a printed version in your welcome pack with the link.
Food scene
Award winning restaurant and within 100m of The Stable. Booking is essential!
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Parkers Arms
Award winning restaurant and within 100m of The Stable. Booking is essential!
This is a beautiful pub/restaurant about 5 miles from The Stable (10 mins drive). There’s a lovely circular walk here too! You’ll find a map with full details in your welcome pack when you arrive 😊
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The Inn At Whitewell
This is a beautiful pub/restaurant about 5 miles from The Stable (10 mins drive). There’s a lovely circular walk here too! You’ll find a map with full details in your welcome pack when you arrive 😊
Lovely food in beautiful surroundings, a beautiful village and the foods a reasonable price. It’ll take you under 10 mins by car to travel the 5 miles to get there.
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Waddington Arms
56 Clitheroe RoadLovely food in beautiful surroundings, a beautiful village and the foods a reasonable price. It’ll take you under 10 mins by car to travel the 5 miles to get there.
We really enjoy eating here. It’s just over the hill (5m/10 mins drive). It’s not too expensive either! Definitely our family favourite 👍
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The Higher Buck
The SquareWe really enjoy eating here. It’s just over the hill (5m/10 mins drive). It’s not too expensive either! Definitely our family favourite 👍
Great place to visit for food, drinks, cafe (in the food hall), restaurant, bowling, ice cream parlour… Just over 10 mins drive from The Stable!
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Holmes Mill
Great place to visit for food, drinks, cafe (in the food hall), restaurant, bowling, ice cream parlour… Just over 10 mins drive from The Stable!
Lovely teaooms on the bank of the River Hodder in Slaidburn. Its a beautiful 30 minute walk along the river from The Stable. They’re open 9-4 everyday except Monday (open bank holidays).
Riverbank Tearooms
23 Chapel StreetLovely teaooms on the bank of the River Hodder in Slaidburn. Its a beautiful 30 minute walk along the river from The Stable. They’re open 9-4 everyday except Monday (open bank holidays).
A lovely 30 minute walk along the river towards Slaidburn and you’ll find this traditional pub. They’re usually open Thursday-Sunday but could be open extra days so phone to check.
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Hark To Bounty Inn
Town EndA lovely 30 minute walk along the river towards Slaidburn and you’ll find this traditional pub. They’re usually open Thursday-Sunday but could be open extra days so phone to check.
The Rum Fox is a new place to eat and drink. We ate there recently and the food blew us away. It was amazing! It’s about 10 mins drive but well worth it.
The Rum Fox
The Rum Fox is a new place to eat and drink. We ate there recently and the food blew us away. It was amazing! It’s about 10 mins drive but well worth it.
If you’re a chocolate lover like me you’ve got to visit here. Great for drinks, and snacks. I can personally recommend the fully loaded waffles 😋
It’s in the centre of Clitheroe so about 10 mins drive.
The Chocolate Works
40 Castle StIf you’re a chocolate lover like me you’ve got to visit here. Great for drinks, and snacks. I can personally recommend the fully loaded waffles 😋
It’s in the centre of Clitheroe so about 10 mins drive.
Alpaca Walking
Wood End Farm Alpaca Experience:
Come and meet our Alpaca Family and Friends!
We want everyone to be able to access and enjoy the countryside that we are lucky enough to call home and to experience the positive effects of nature and being with animals.
And it’s less than a mile away from The Stable!
Search: wood end alpacas for full info and booking.
Wood End Alpacas
Wood End Farm Alpaca Experience:
Come and meet our Alpaca Family and Friends!
We want everyone to be able to access and enjoy the countryside that we are lucky enough to call home and to experience the positive effects of nature and being with animals.
And it’s less than a mile away from The Stable!
Search: wood end alpacas for full info and booking.
Adrenaline Sport
Something for everyone at every level! If you like adrenaline sport, this is for you!
Inch Perfect Trials - UK's Ultimate Trials Destination!
Cinema
I love this place! If you fancy watching a film from the comfort of a lovely sofa or armchair with your fave tipple and great food this is a must do!
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Everyman Cinema Clitheroe
Greenacre StreetI love this place! If you fancy watching a film from the comfort of a lovely sofa or armchair with your fave tipple and great food this is a must do!
Neighbourhoods
Just over 10 mins drive and you can enjoy Clitheroe Castle and its grounds for free 😉:
Overlooking the picturesque town of Clitheroe is the ancient landmark, Clitheroe Castle. Sitting proudly on top of its limestone mound the Castle has dominated the local skyline for over 800 years. The Castle and grounds are open daily and free to visit. Stunning panoramic views of Ribble Valley’s beautiful, historic landscape can be seen from here which certainly makes the climb up to the top worthwhile!
Clitheroe Castle Grounds
The Clitheroe Castle is surrounded by 16 acres of park.
The grounds include:
Castle Keep
Skate Park
Children's Playground
War Memorial
Bandstand
Bowling Green
Multi Functional Sports Court
Labyrinth
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Clitheroe Castle
Just over 10 mins drive and you can enjoy Clitheroe Castle and its grounds for free 😉:
Overlooking the picturesque town of Clitheroe is the ancient landmark, Clitheroe Castle. Sitting proudly on top of its limestone mound the Castle has dominated the local skyline for over 800 years. The Castle and grounds are open daily and free to visit. Stunning panoramic views of Ribble Valley’s beautiful, historic landscape can be seen from here which certainly makes the climb up to the top worthwhile!
Clitheroe Castle Grounds
The Clitheroe Castle is surrounded by 16 acres of park.
The grounds include:
Castle Keep
Skate Park
Children's Playground
War Memorial
Bandstand
Bowling Green
Multi Functional Sports Court
Labyrinth
Dunsop is about a 5min drive or 30 min walk from The Stable. If you like walking, want an easy bike ride on a hard path (can be continued for greater difficulty), through fabulous scenery, tearooms, children’s play area, river views…visit here. It’s beautiful and the centre of the UK!
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Dunsop Bridge
Dunsop is about a 5min drive or 30 min walk from The Stable. If you like walking, want an easy bike ride on a hard path (can be continued for greater difficulty), through fabulous scenery, tearooms, children’s play area, river views…visit here. It’s beautiful and the centre of the UK!
Village Shop
Slaidburn village shop is just over a mile from The Stable and it’s a ‘must visit’ for local produce and food staples. There’s a post office here too.
Central Stores
2 Church StSlaidburn village shop is just over a mile from The Stable and it’s a ‘must visit’ for local produce and food staples. There’s a post office here too.
Oh my goodness. These absolutely delicious chocolates are handmade in Slaidburn and we’re lucky enough to have the shop open 12-4.30 each Saturday and Sunday but check on face book (Airbnb don’t allow me to type name). Take a walk along the River Hodder from The Stable and you’ll be there in about 30 mins.
Bowland Chocolate Limited
5 Chapel StreetOh my goodness. These absolutely delicious chocolates are handmade in Slaidburn and we’re lucky enough to have the shop open 12-4.30 each Saturday and Sunday but check on face book (Airbnb don’t allow me to type name). Take a walk along the River Hodder from The Stable and you’ll be there in about 30 mins.