19 Pram friendly walks Lancashire

Do you love family walks? I know it’s not always easy to find walks suitable for the whole family. I’ve put together my favourite Pram friendly walks Lancashire to give you plenty of family walk ideas. Find loads more Family days out North West here.

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Williamson Park, Lancaster

Williamson Park is set high above Lancaster, home to the iconic Ashton memorial and 54 acres of beautiful parkland and woodlands. There are stunning views of the city, Morecambe bay and the Lake District. Please note some of the woodland paths are not suitable for pushchairs but there are plenty of paths that are.

As well as walking there are fantastic play areas for under and over 8s, a butterfly house and a mini zoo. A fantastic day out for all the family.

Find directions and full details here – Williamson Park.

Brockholes nature reserve, Preston

Brockholes is a stunning nature reserve managed by The Wildlife Trust with an amazing floating visitors centre. It is located just off the M6 so it’s easy to get there. The majority of paths are level and surfaced so perfect for pushchairs. Dogs however are not permitted. There is also a lovely play area and also a den building area that kids love. The walks are alongside the River Ribble, around lakes and through meadows and woodlands.

Find out more in my complete guide to Brockholes walk for all the family here.

Avenham & Miller parks

Located in the heart of Preston city centre, these 2 urban oasis parks are connected by many pushchair friendly paths. The River Ribble runs along one edge of the parks. There are landscaped garden areas, historic sculptures and a children’s play area.

Find the details of the park here – Avenham & Miller Parks.

Millennium Green, Garstang

This is a green space by the River Wyre in Garstang with lovely paths for walking around. The area can get muddy though so something to be aware of it has been particularly wet. 

Find out more here – Millennium Green

Beacon fell country park

Beacon fell country park in the forest of Bowland is a great place for a family walk. There are plenty of walks within the country park that are suitable for prams but it is a fell so it is up and downhill. The paths are pushchair friendly though.

You can walk to the summit relatively easily where you’ll get fantastic views and enjoy a woodland walk too. We love all the sculptures dotted around the country park.

There is a visitors centre with maps of the trails and toilet facilities and a picnic area. There is a small playground in the woods but think balance beams not swings and slides.

Find a route map here – beacon-fell-map-leaflet.pdf

Cuerden valley Park, Bamber bridge

Cuerden valley park is located close to junction 29 of M6, between Preston and Chorley. River Lostock meanders through the 650 acres of parkland. As well as walking around the parkland you can visit the walled orchard, visitors centre and cafe.

You can download a family orienteering trail here – Cuerden Valley Park

Yarrow Valley, Coppull

Yarrow Valley country park is a beautiful area that is really accessible for prams. The park covers 300 hectares including woodland and woodland are

This is a green space by the River Wyre in Garstang with lovely paths for walking around. The area can get muddy though so something to be aware of it has been particularly wet. 

Find out more here – Yarrow Valley Country Park

Halslam park, Preston

The paths around Halslam Park are all suitable for prams and you can also access the Lancaster canal footpaths from here to extend your walk further. There is a fishing lake, playground and also allotments. 

Find out more here – Friends of Haslam Park

Astley Park, Chorley

Almost 44 hectares of stunning parkland await you on the edge of Chorley town centre. The paths are fantastic for pushchairs and children will love the Royalist Retreat play area and pets corner. As well as admiring the beautiful gardens like the sensory garden and walled garden, there is also a stunning pond with fountains in front of Astley Hall. 

Find out more here – Astley Hall, Coach House & Park

Lytham St Annes and Lytham

We love visiting Lytham St Annes with our kids. It’s a lovely seaside town to visit. The walk along the front all the way from Lytham St Annes to Lytham is lovely to do with a pram. You don’t need to do the whole way though, you can pick a choose where to walk and how far to walk before turning back.

You could also walk around either of the two parks below which have lovely play areas. 

In the centre of Lytham St Annes, you will find Ashton gardens which have a really good adventure playground as well as gardens to wander around with a pram.

There are Lowther gardens at Lytham end which is smaller but has lovely gardens and a nice play area for younger children. We usually find it quieter too. We like to walk from here to the lighthouse.

You could also walk to Park view 4u, Lytham if you’re looking for a good play area.

Fairhaven Lake

Fairhaven Lake is a great circular walk in Lytham St Annes. There is a car park at both ends of the lake and a visitor centre, run by the RSPB in the centre on the side nearest the road.

It’s a 1 mile, easy walk around the lake. There are 2 play areas for different age children, a very cool crazy golf course and a cafe. There is also a water sports centre and boat hire.

Find my full guide here – Fairhaven Lake, Lytham

Worden park, Leyland

This country park is a bit of a hidden gem with a mixture of woodland walks, meadows and playing fields. There is also a model railway run by The Leyland Society of Model Engineers, which offer free rides on Sundays between 12 pm and 4 pm (weather permitting). There is also a free historic hedge maze and 9 holes crazy golf (small fee) if you have older children with you. There is a cafe, gift shop and large play area too. The paths are really pram-friendly, even in the woodland areas. 

Find out more here – Worden Park

Preston docks

Preston docks are a popular area for cyclists and walkers. The paths are well made and perfect for pushing prams along. It also forms part of the Guild Wheel (see below). Enjoy your walk around the docks and admire the boats as you go. There is also lots of parking around the area as well as shops and cafes. 

The Guild Wheel, Preston

The Guild Wheel is a 21 mile walking and cycling route that encircles Preston. You can join the route at various points and enjoy as much or as little as you like of this path which is perfect for those with prams. It passes through ancient woodland, city parkland, Brockholes nature reserve and Preston docks. It includes riverside and canalside walks. 

Find out more here – Guild Wheel.

Pennington flash local nature reserve

Pennington flash in south Lancashire is a fantastic place. The paths are flat and pushchair-friendly. Ignore the bridge in the photo below, this takes you out of the nature reserve and is not part of the network of paths that are suitable for your pram.

By the main car park there is a relatively new visitors centre with cafe and toilet facilities. A little further around the path and you will find the amazing adventure playground with loads of fantastic equipment for children of all ages. There is plenty for toddlers to enjoy. 

Find my full guide here – Pennington flash country park

Leighton moss nature reserve

This isn’t a free walk unless you are RSPB members. It is a beautiful nature reserve and the largest reed bed in the North West though. The footpaths are all relatively flat and well maintained making them perfect for pushchairs.

Find out more here – Leighton Moss & Morecambe Bay Nature Reserve

Rufford old Hall, National Trust

This is another walk that isn’t free unless you are a National Trust member. National Trust parkland are fantastic for accessible walks including with pushchairs. Rufford Old Hall is no exception to this.

There are family-friendly walks to enjoy here and balance bikes and small bikes with stabilisers are welcome too.

Find out more here – Rufford Old Hall

Martin mere wetlands

This is another great walk for young children and a great day out for families. It isn’t a free walk but you can become a member for frequent visits.

It’s far more than a place to walk with loads of birds including flamingos! There is of course a duck pond (well several small ones really and some pretty big ones and marshland). There are several peaceful water side bird hides (kids are welcome in them).

There are also two play areas, a visitor centre and a welly walk area (less pram-friendly but it is a small part of the reserve).

Find my full guide to Martin Mere wetlands here – Martin Mere WWT.

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve

This is another nature reserve where the majority of paths are suitable for prams and wheelchairs. You an also access all 6 bird hides and the visitors centre.

Find out more here – Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve

I’d love to hear from you in the comments if you know of any great pram-friendly walks in Lancashire.

More nearby pram friendly walks

Depending where you are in Lancashire, you may consider travelling a little further north to the Lake District or south into Greater Manchester. I have guides for both below.

• For Greater Manchester see here – Pram friendly walks Manchester
• And for Cumbria see here – pram friendly walks Lake District

More things to do in Lancashire with young children

Find all the best parks in Lancashire here.

Find out about Billy Bob’s Preston which is a great American style diner and indoor and outdoor play area.

If you’re looking for something to do with toddlers in Blackpool then check out my guide to The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse, Blackpool

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