Cicerone publishes guidebooks for long distance walks and treks, day walks, family walks, scrambling, climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering, cycling guides, hill and mountain skills and outdoor photography. Cicerone's aim is to inspire you, and to provide the information needed to enable you to plan and enjoy your favourite outdoor activity, whether in the British Isles or overseas.
Publisher's Information 2026
Detailed stage-by-stage descriptions covering the full 72-mile route from Longton to the Ribble’s source on Cam Fell, plus suggested variants and circular walks for day walkers.
Along the way, you’ll pass through attractive villages such as Ribchester and Horton in Ribblesdale, and cross iconic bridges like Penwortham, Brungerley, and Gisburn, before reaching the wild fells and dramatic limestone scenery at the river’s source on Cam Fell.
Route summary tables, detailed distance and terrain information, and facilities are provided for each stage of the Ribble Way, from Longton to Cam Fell.
Extracts from 1:50,000 OS Landranger maps, elevation profiles, and GPX files make it easy for walkers to navigate the Ribble Way’s varied terrain and confidently plan each stage.
Contains advice on planning, transport, accommodation, and access, such as baggage transfer, parking options, bus and train connections, or local facilities, so you can make the most of the Ribble Way, with start and finish points accessible by public transport.
Includes information on historical features, local heritage, and points of interest such as the tranquil marshes near Longton, the historic village of Ribchester, the picturesque bridges at Penwortham, Brungerley, and Gisburn, and the final ascent to the Ribble’s wild upland source near Ribblehead.
