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'You don’t get this interaction at a zoo': I visited Bolton’s alpaca centre

The 'waterfall' in Roughlee

The 'waterfall' in Roughlee

The over-looked Lancashire village with a 'waterfall’ to visit this autumn

A Bolton-based company, Brooklin Claims Consultants, raised £1,200 for the Fire Fighters Charity

A Bolton-based company, Brooklin Claims Consultants, raised £1,200 for the Fire Fighters Charity

Bolton firm rises to the challenge of climbing England's highest mountain

The age-old debate is as fierce as ever

The age-old debate is as fierce as ever

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"It belongs to Horwich!" 'Battle' with Lancashire for beauty spot is fierce as ever

The Queen at the Inn at Whitewell in 2006

The Queen at the Inn at Whitewell in 2006

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Autumn Ribble Valley walk with spectacular scenery and pub visited by the Queen

Females and little ones. PHOTO: Emily Rothery

Females and little ones. PHOTO: Emily Rothery

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Visit huge herd of alpacas and llamas and walk with animals at this picturesque site

5K Your Way members Kelly, Ken and Sandyia meet each month

5K Your Way members Kelly, Ken and Sandyia meet each month

Bolton support group for those affected by cancer celebrates first year

The comet over Affetside

The comet over Affetside

Stargazer captures stunning photo of debris from famous comet

Trawden Forest lies a few miles outside of Colne

Trawden Forest lies a few miles outside of Colne

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Exploring 'Lancashire's best kept secret' that's steeped in history

Community walk around Clifton Country Park becomes popular among locals in Bolton

Community walk around Clifton Country Park becomes popular among locals in Bolton

Community walk around Clifton Country Park becomes popular among locals in Bolton

It's a great place to visit

It's a great place to visit

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Understated Ribble Valley village which inspired Lord of the Rings

Join the Big Wild Walk challenge to help nature

The centre of Waddington

The centre of Waddington

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Idyllic hidden-away village with three country pubs to visit this autumn

Laws regulating the collection and sale of ambergris vary around the world.

Laws regulating the collection and sale of ambergris vary around the world.

What is ambergris? Golden lumps found on UK beaches worth £100,000

The view to Ward's Stone, the highest peak in Bowland.

The view to Ward's Stone, the highest peak in Bowland.

A pretty walk in the Lancashire forest via a beautiful route not known by many

Peel Tower will be open to the public this month

Peel Tower will be open to the public this month

Cultural attractions

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Historic tower offering visitors chance to enjoy ‘panoramic’ views

Which? scored three Peak District walks (Stanage Edge, Mam Tor and Dovedale to Milldale) - here's some inspiration for your next day out

Which? scored three Peak District walks (Stanage Edge, Mam Tor and Dovedale to Milldale) - here's some inspiration for your next day out

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See how 3 Peak District walks ranked among best in the UK for autumn by Which?

The waterman's cottage at Anglezarke.

The waterman's cottage at Anglezarke.

Explore stunning cycling route with scenic views, ornamental garden and waterfall

Vanilla, Rolo and Buttercup

Vanilla, Rolo and Buttercup

Alpaca centre welcomes three adorable additions including 'miracle'

There are many places to wander and wonder at RHS Bridgewater. Alison Moore

There are many places to wander and wonder at RHS Bridgewater. Alison Moore

Festival to celebrate new routes to one of the UK's most beautiful gardens

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Greater Manchester marks the completion of major walking trail with installations

Pendle Hill is a popular walking route among Lancashire locals

Pendle Hill is a popular walking route among Lancashire locals

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Lancashire locals share their favourite walking routes in the county

Lindsey Hall said her daughter Amelia Deakin-Hall was left unable to keep even water down after paddling with a pal in the River Severn

Lindsey Hall said her daughter Amelia Deakin-Hall was left unable to keep even water down after paddling with a pal in the River Severn

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Calls for sewage ban in rivers as mum claims paddling left daughter 'violently ill'

Countryfile and Paddle UK have revealed their top five places to sea kayak in England and a spot in Lancashire made the list

Countryfile and Paddle UK have revealed their top five places to sea kayak in England and a spot in Lancashire made the list

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Lancashire town is 'a truly special place' to sea kayak and among England's best

Bolton is less than a two hour drive away from a variety of villages, towns and cities including Buxton and Windermere

Bolton is less than a two hour drive away from a variety of villages, towns and cities including Buxton and Windermere

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Did somebody say road trip? 5 places you can drive to within 2 hours from Bolton

Have you visited RHS Garden Bridgewater?

Have you visited RHS Garden Bridgewater?

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Why this garden 20 minutes from Bolton is among the UK's most beautiful

The community came together to improve Milton Road field in Radcliffe (supplied)

The community came together to improve Milton Road field in Radcliffe (supplied)

Litter picking community event encourages people to dig in

John Norris took this great photo of a sea of colour brightening up a dull morning at Smithills Hall

John Norris took this great photo of a sea of colour brightening up a dull morning at Smithills Hall

Walks taking in the most picturesque places in and around Bolton

Open water swimming can be dangerous so it's important to be prepared before entering the water

Open water swimming can be dangerous so it's important to be prepared before entering the water

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5 tips you must follow before you go open water swimming this summer

Keith Rylance took this at Blackleach Country Park

Keith Rylance took this at Blackleach Country Park

Parks among the best in the country — and are all close to Bolton

I spent two nights in South Wales and went kayaking and paddleboarding plus I completed the Go Ape Treetop Challenge

I spent two nights in South Wales and went kayaking and paddleboarding plus I completed the Go Ape Treetop Challenge

I spent 2 nights in the Dramatic Heart of Wales and this is why it's worth visiting

The Bolton event takes place at Leverhulme Park

The Bolton event takes place at Leverhulme Park

The five best parkruns in and around Bolton

Leighton Moss is one of the UK's top 10 bird havens, according to a list by Countryfile

Leighton Moss is one of the UK's top 10 bird havens, according to a list by Countryfile

'Secretive reedland' in Lancashire among the UK's best bird havens

Friends of Longsight and Harwood Park

Friends of Longsight and Harwood Park

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Bolton park neglected for more than 10 years is now one of the country's best

English Heritage and National Trust offer memberships for those who like to visit their sites regularly

English Heritage and National Trust offer memberships for those who like to visit their sites regularly

English Heritage

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English Heritage vs National Trust - which membership is best?

Zip World Manchester's Treetop Trek provides a fun filled, adrenaline fuelled day out for the whole family

Zip World Manchester's Treetop Trek provides a fun filled, adrenaline fuelled day out for the whole family

I took on Heaton Park's Treetop Trek adventure at Zip World...and this is how it went

See how immersing yourself into nature and spending more time outside can reduce your stress levels and positively impact your mental wellbeing.

See how immersing yourself into nature and spending more time outside can reduce your stress levels and positively impact your mental wellbeing.

Experts reveal the simple thing you can do to reduce stress and improve wellbeing

Walk through Firwood Fold. Picture by Keith Rylance

Walk through Firwood Fold. Picture by Keith Rylance

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Woodland walk through delightful hamlet which takes in Bolton's oldest house and more

Mr Hall celebrating his achievements

Mr Hall celebrating his achievements

Best foot forward for local man who walked 50 miles for important cause

Barrow Bridge by Barbara Lane

Barrow Bridge by Barbara Lane

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Walk through one of Bolton's most delightful villages where every step tells a story

Why not enjoy a circular walking route near Bolton this weekend?

Why not enjoy a circular walking route near Bolton this weekend?

3 of the best circular walks with great views and wildlife to enjoy near Bolton

RHS Bridgewater

RHS Bridgewater

People living in this area can get free entry into RHS Bridgewater

A new study has shown that patients who went for daily strolls had fewer flare-ups than those who did not.

A new study has shown that patients who went for daily strolls had fewer flare-ups than those who did not.

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Scientists reveal 'cheap' and 'easy' exercise to stop recurring lower back pain

Teenagers have been gathering on Westhoughton's Central Park

Teenagers have been gathering on Westhoughton's Central Park

Police set to patrol park after teenagers gather

Joe Jackson took this wonderful photo of the Singing Ringing Tree

Joe Jackson took this wonderful photo of the Singing Ringing Tree

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The strange siren song that beckons walkers to the mysterious Lancashire moors

Rivington was named the best village for a day out near Bolton by our readers

Rivington was named the best village for a day out near Bolton by our readers

Best villages near Bolton for a day out according to locals

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12 things you didn't know about Rivington Pike

Dogs enjoying the fresh air near the summit of Rivington Pike.

Dogs enjoying the fresh air near the summit of Rivington Pike.

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5 great dog walks in and around Lancashire for you and your four-legged friend

The River Ribble at Edisford Bridge, Lancashire has been designated as a bathing site, the government has confirmed

The River Ribble at Edisford Bridge, Lancashire has been designated as a bathing site, the government has confirmed

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Fancy a dip? Lancashire wild swimming spot becomes new bathing site

Flower picking is covered under two acts of legislation: Under s4(3) of the Theft Act 1968; and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981

Flower picking is covered under two acts of legislation: Under s4(3) of the Theft Act 1968; and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981

Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning

(L to R) Laiba Amjad, 20, and Marwa Ahmed, 22, at the chess board in Farnworth Park. A man sits at the chess board with his shopping. A chess board table and chairs has been built from concrete in Farnworth Park in Bolton in hopes it will encourage

(L to R) Laiba Amjad, 20, and Marwa Ahmed, 22, at the chess board in Farnworth Park. A man sits at the chess board with his shopping. A chess board table and chairs has been built from concrete in Farnworth Park in Bolton in hopes it will encourage

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'Waste of money' £50K chess tables slammed as ‘tokenistic’ by park goers in Bolton

The Forest of Bowland offers lots of walking routes - here are three that are suitable for dogs

The Forest of Bowland offers lots of walking routes - here are three that are suitable for dogs

Forest of Bowland

3 of the best walks your dog can join you on in the Forest of Bowland

Chris Smedley sent this picture of the halo, Haslingden for Camera Club

Chris Smedley sent this picture of the halo, Haslingden for Camera Club

The Lancashire walk that combines stunning structure The Halo with spectacular views

Wild swimming is a brilliant way of connecting with nature - but it can be dangerous

Wild swimming is a brilliant way of connecting with nature - but it can be dangerous

Expert explains the dangers of wild swimming ahead of weekend heatwave