Great Hill-Great Walk.

This is one of the classic walks of the West Pennines and also one of my favourite walks of this area, it can be quite demanding when it is wet and boggy but it is well worth the effort.  The Great Hill Walk is not an easy walk by a long chalk, it's about 11 miles in length with quite a few ups and downs along the way.  The views from Great hill are magnificient on a clear day, you can look back and see the Towers of Holcombe, Darwen and Rivington Pike with Winter Hill to the right.
You can start at various points along the route, the guide suggests Belmont village but my preferred starting point is from the car park on the Tockholes road, just off the A675 Bolton road between Abbey Village and Belmont.  The route Goes over Great Hill And then passes the small but lovely Village of White Coppice, it then passes close to Anglezarke Reservoir before heading down Lead Mines Clough.  Then walking passed the farm ruins of Simms and Lower Hempshaws, with views of Winter Hill along the way, before reaching Belmont, where there are Public Houses (if you are in need of refreshment).  The walk then proceeds round the back of Belmont Reservoir along Catherine Edge, and back to the Car park.
This is a varied and interesting walk with wonderful views from the summit of Great Hill, you will also see the Memorial to the R A F crew of the Wellington Bomber that crashed on the moor nearby During the Second World War.  Not forgetting the old mine workings in Lead Mines Clough, giving us all a glimpse into the history of lead mining around these parts.
I can recommend the guide book below for route directions on this walk, it also contains many good local walks in the West Pennines.  If you decide to try this walk I hope the Weather keeps fine for you, allow about 5 to 6 hours to complete it.  You will then enjoy a great walk!

Guide Map for walk (not to scale)

The Forest of Bowland (Where Kings Hunted).

The Forest of Bowland was originally part of a royal hunting forest and is a wild and beautiful place to walk.  This is a fine Trek that I have walked many times.  It is one I never tire of and I am sure you will find it a very enjoyable day out.  12 miles in length and without too much ascent it is an interesting and varied walk in the Trough of Bowland.  The route is quite straight forward with easy tracks, some rough pasture, and farmland.  It is a place that can be quite muddy after rain so good footware is essential.
Start the walk from Dunsop Bridge a Lovely Hamlet lying by the river Dunsop.  Walk along the private road by the War Memorial, following the River upstream between the slopes of Staple Oak Fell on the left and Beatrix Fell to the right.  After 2 miles reach the Brennand river, cross here and head for Whitendale (There is also an alternative path over the River that eventually follows the river to Whitendale).  From Whitendale we turn east and climb Dunsop fell with great views across Croasdale Fell to White Hill and Wolfhole Crag.  This is a wild and wonderful area and typical of this part of The Forest of Bowland.  On a clear day there are fine views and this is a good place for lunch Weather permitting!  After dropping down off the fell at the farm access road, it is time to start the return route heading back to Dunsop Bridge over Beatrix Fell.  The Guide I've listed will explain this route better than I can, but never the less it is a very pleasant and scenic walk and I'm sure you will enjoy it very much.
Allow plenty of time for this one, the going can be a little heavy in places but delightful as well so its worth taking your time over.  Have a great walk!

Guide Map for walk (not to scale)