Lancashire

Log cabin holidays in Lancashire take you to one of the most varied and rewarding counties in the north of England. Stretching from the Irish Sea coast in the west to the wild moorland of the Forest of Bowland in the east, Lancashire combines dramatic upland landscapes with a rich industrial heritage, outstanding food and drink, and a warmth of welcome that makes it one of the most underrated cabin destinations in the country.

The Forest of Bowland is Lancashire’s finest natural asset and one of England’s best kept secrets. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers over 300 square miles of heather moorland, deep valleys and fast flowing rivers in the heart of the county, and the walking and cycling through it is among the finest available anywhere in northern England. The Trough of Bowland, a dramatic pass through the heart of the moor, is particularly rewarding, and the villages of Slaidburn, Dunsop Bridge and Chipping have a quiet, timeless quality that sits perfectly with the rhythm of a cabin holiday.

The Ribble Valley runs through the heart of Lancashire and provides some of the most beautiful river scenery in the north of England. Clitheroe, the valley’s main market town, is an excellent base for exploration with a Norman castle, a thriving food scene and easy access to both Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales just over the county boundary. The Pendle Hill area to the east of the valley is famous for its connection with the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 and offers outstanding walking with views across to the Lake District on a clear day.

The Lancashire coast stretches from the Fylde Peninsula in the north to the banks of the Mersey in the south, taking in the wide sandy beaches of Lytham St Annes, the famous tower and pleasure beach at Blackpool and the quieter dunes and estuary landscapes of the Ribble Marshes National Nature Reserve. Morecambe Bay, shared with Cumbria to the north, is one of the most spectacular estuaries in Britain, with views across to the Lake District fells that stop walkers in their tracks on a clear winter morning.

Log cabin holidays in Lancashire suit families, couples and outdoor enthusiasts in equal measure. The county is well connected from Manchester, Leeds and the wider north of England, offers outstanding local food including some of the finest Lancashire cheese, hotpot and real ale in the country, and provides a genuine sense of space and freedom that makes it a consistently rewarding destination for a cabin break at any time of year.