About the area

Ferrari's is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful countryside and villages of the North West of England.

The Ribble Valley provides the perfect setting to unwind and rediscover our heritage amidst the backdrop of a striking countryside landscape.

As a large part of the Ribble Valley has been officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it is a haven for outdoor activities including wildlife, fishing, walking and touring. Whether you want a short walk or cycle ride or if you are a serious enthusiast the Ribble Valley has the right route for you. Options include the 70mile Ribble Way footpath, the Lancashire Cycleway and a wide selection of new on and off road cycle routes graded for difficulty.

Just a mile from Ferraris, Longridge is the Valley's second town and offers the visitor a broad selection of independently owned shops including its famous Lancashire Cheese Dairies and a range of antique galleries all set against the backdrop of Longridge Fell, from where on a fine day it is possible to see the Welsh Hills and the Isle of Man.

A few miles to the north east of Ferraris along the Trough of Bowland lies Dunsop Bridge. This is acknowledged by the Ordnance Survey as being the closest village to the geographical centre of the British Isles. Other local villages of the Ribble Valley also offer a rich and varied history including, Ribchester which was built on the Roman site of Bremetennacum; Sawley and Whalley which both boast abbey ruins and the whole area has numerous links with Oliver Cromwell, including the stunning architecture of Stonyhurst College and Cromwell Bridge.

Further east, visitors are literally spoilt for choice with the historic market town of Clitheroe with its famous Norman castle on the doorstep and the chance to explore the natural beauty of rural Lancashire.

Perhaps one of the most famous natural landmarks is Pendle Hill, infamous for the Legend of the Lancashire Witches. Today, some 390 years after the witches were hanged in Lancaster you can take a drive along the "Witches Trail" following the route from Pendle through the Trough of Bowland to Lancaster, passing through countryside which has changed little since then. Pendle Hill is also famous for being the place where George Fox had his vision in 1652 which led to the foundation of the Quaker religion.

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