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A weekend in the Ribble Valley

  • Gibbon Bridge Hotel

    Review: The Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping, Lancashire

    Location: The Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant is located on the edge of the charming village of Chipping in the picturesque Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.  The hotel is set in 23 acres of beautiful gardens in a secluded position yet is easily accessible to the…

  • Pendle Hill, Lancashire

    A Day in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley: What to See and Do

    Our stay at the gorgeous Gibbon Bridge Hotel in Chipping had been lovely and after packing up the car we didn’t hurry off but instead relaxed awhile on its sun drenched terrace.  Overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens and rolling hills beyond, the setting is idyllic and the perfect place to unwind. Although we could have lazed there…

  • Browsholme Hall, Clitheroe

    Discover the Ribble Valley: Browsholme Hall, Charming Chipping & Gibbon Bridge Hotel

    It was the perfect way to start our day, sitting in the conservatory of the Gibbon Bridge Hotel enjoying a cooked breakfast with views across the delightful landscaped gardens. Our first activity of the day was then just down the road at Leagrams Organic Dairy just outside the picturesque village of Chipping.  The entrance to…

  • Forest of Bowland

    Outdoor Fun: E-Biking the Trough of Bowland and Wild Boar Park Experience

    The scenic Ribble Valley is one of northern England’s best kept secrets being an area of outstanding natural beauty noted for its rural landscape and welcoming hospitality.  How do we find this hidden gem, you may well ask?  Well, it’s quite easy actually as the Ribble Valley is located in Lancashire and accessible from the…

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