Beacon Fell Country Park A perfect place for picnic-lovers, the 271 acres of woodland, moorland and farmland provides plenty of pitches for everyone. After enjoying your picnic, you can follow the woodland sculpture trail or search for wildlife, from rabbits to deer and even a spectacular array of dragonflies in the summer months! Crook O’Lune A popular beauty spot settled on a horseshoe bend in the River Lune just north of Lancaster. With plenty of pleasant walks available, alongside the riverbanks and through the stunning countryside, it is the perfect place to start your adventure. St Annes Beach A beautiful sandy beach that is tucked down the road from Blackpool, provides miles of golden coast great for picnics and a family day out. With a Victorian pier, children’s playgrounds and ice cream parlours there is plenty to do after the sandwiches are gone. Fairhaven Lake An extremely popular destination where you can not only enjoy a picnic by the lake but also a choice of boat rides, nature walks, sporting activities and much more. The routes around the lake offer easy mobility.
Witton Country Park With a recently revamped play area, Witton Country Park is well worth a visit this summer. With plenty of flat circular pathways available it makes a great location for prams, wheelchairs and of course picnics. If you fancy a treat to go alongside your picnic, head to the café in the park. Avenham Park The traditional Victorian parkland
features a range of beautiful water features, as well as a
Japanese rock garden and several unusual ornamental plants. The beautiful scenic paths overlooking the River Ribble, make it the perfect place to enjoy a picnic. Stanley Park This Grade 2 listed park has been voted the best park in the UK for the second time in three years and it’s no surprise why. Home to the award-winning Blackpool Model Village and Gardens, an expansive lake (where you can hire a boat!) a children’s playground and much more. The Tolkien Trail If you are looking for a longer walk with your picnic, why not try Lancashire’s most popular walking route The Tolkien Trail. This five-and-a-half-mile route is full of beautiful countryside views known to inspire the author J.R.R Tolkien. Don’t want to make your own picnic? Head over to The Shireburn Arms and pick up a picnic box to ensure that you’re all set and rambling ready.
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