Downham Village

Downham Village

Highlight • Pub

Downham Village

Hiking

4.9

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Road cycling

5.0

(48)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

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Location: Downham, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Tips

October 21, 2018

Road cycling

Amazing little village with excellent pub (Assheton Arms). The entire village has been owned by one family since 1558 so every property is rented. No satellite dishes are permitted, overhead cables or road signs. There isn’t even a village sign. Was the village where they filmed Whistle Down the Wind.

Kenny

September 19, 2023

Hiking

Downham is a delightful village for those seeking a taste of rural England and the charm of a traditional Lancashire village. Its stunning scenery, historic church, and serene ambiance make it a popular spot for tourists exploring the Ribble Valley.

Roadie Steve 🚴‍♂️

October 24, 2018

Hiking

Well worth a visit. Owned by the same family since 1552. All properties are rented. The family also retains control of village development - so you will never see at village sign, a road sign, an overhead cable or a satellite dish in Downham. Was the location for the filming of the 1961 film 'Whistle Down the Wind'. Also has a very good pub, the Assheton Arms. Downham looks directly out over Pendle Hill, some great lighting at sunset.

Nearby routes

Best routes near Downham Village

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(15)

hikers

#1.

Chatburn to Downham loop – Forest of Bowland

6.13km

01:43

120m

Explore the Chatburn to Downham loop, an easy hike through the picturesque Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland. This 3.8-mile (6.1 km) route features a gentle 380 feet (116 metres)…

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