The Foothills is our luxury collection of eighty beautiful properties, situated in the heart of Lancashire. Each home has been carefully designed to complement the local heritage and breathtaking surrounding landscapes of the Rossendale Valley.

With all this fantastic outdoor space on your doorstep, we had to write up a few of the adventurous activities you can get up to, nestled in the backdrop of this stunning English countryside!

For those who enjoy a peaceful hike, we recommend a trip to Musbury Tor. With many alternative routes, the trek offers stunning views at the summit, overlooking the Alden Valley to the South and Musbury Valley to the North. To finish off the day, drop into the Robin Hood Inn pub for some post-walk refreshments. Treat yourself to a cosy log fire and good food; furry friends are welcome!

An equally interesting day can be enjoyed strolling along the banks of the River Ogden which begins on the moore of Haslingden Grane and feeds into the stunning Ogden reservoir, a perfect spot for a picnic with a view.

If you’d rather experience the local scenery on horseback, there are a range of excellent riding schools offering hacks in Rossendale.

Dam Top Riding Centre can be found, nestled in the Rossendale Valley, amongst 60 acres of fields for trail rides. Alternatively, Peers Clough Packhorses is a family run pony trekking centre that uses their locally bred Fell ponies, known for their gentle and sure-footed nature. The centre caters for a range of rides, from half an hour tasters to full riding holidays and accommodates all ages and abilities.

Those interested in water sports can take a trip to Rossendale Valley Sailing Club on the Clow Bridge Reservoir, just a 3 minute drive from The Foothills. Open since 1965, the Club offers a range of watersport activities including sailing taster sessions, wind surfing, fishing, paddle boarding and even hosts social events in its modern clubhouse! You can also take certificated training courses in powerboating, windsurfing and other sports to improve confidence.

Biking enthusiasts can take a trip to Lee Quarry; a well-known mountain bike trail found nestled in Rossendale’s ‘Valley of Stone’. Originally a working quarry, Lancashire council transformed the disused site into purpose built biking trails which are free to use. Lee Quarry is also open to walkers and runners.

Whatever your sport of choice, being situated at The Foothills will support you to follow your passions.

And with plenty of options for beginners and learners, why not try something new?