DOWNHAM VILLAGE

One of the best kept villages in Lancashire located in small fields, pasture and woodland at the foot of Pendle Hill in the forest of Bowland.

Access

The village is situated 4 miles north east of Clitheroe - take an exit signposted Chatburn from the A59 trunk road and in the centre of the village take the road in an easterly direction signposted Downham - about 1 mile from Chatburn. There is a plan showing the public and concessionary footpaths within the Manor of Downham in the Information Centre (unmanned) situated by the carpark in Downham village which is open during daylight hours. Free leaflets of three circular walks from the village are available from Downham Post Office and the Clitheroe Tourist Information Centre.