Outdoor Town

Two males and two children looking over a table with minibeasts

Young girl peering through a hole in a log holding an orienteering map

Adult and Young man, placing autumn leaves in a pattern on a lawn area, with Towneley Hall in the background

A group of ladies in canoes on the canal

Adults cycling. Two using adapated hand cyles and one in a wheelchair.

A group of adults clearing bushes in a park

Male child climbing through a tunneled climbing frame

Welcome to Burnley – An Outdoor Town

Designed to inspire healthier, happier lives, this website brings together Burnley’s fabulous outdoor spaces, local opportunities, activities, and events, all in one place.

Whether you’re taking your first step towards getting active, looking for new adventures, or simply wanting to meet others and enjoy nature, there’s something here for everyone.

From walking and cycling routes to family friendly events and volunteering opportunities, we’re here to help you explore more, feel better, and connect with the people and places in Burnley – An OutdoorTown.

Two young grils stood in an OutdoorTown picture frame in a park

EVENTS & ACTIVITES

EXPLORE OUR OUTDOOR TOWN 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR

Gardening at Offshoots

30/03/26

Offshoots Permaculture Project

Offshoots community garden are always looking for new people to come along to their open volunteer sessions. Activities include general gardening and maintenance tasks from planting, weeding, food growing, harvesting,...

Let’s Walk from Finsley Gate Wharf in Burnley

30/03/26

Finsley Gate Wharf

We've partnered with Outdoors 4 All to bring Let's Walk Burnley. Our free walk leader-led canal walks are an easy way to get active and meet new people. We go...

Padiham Guided Walks

30/03/26

Padiham Leisure Centre

The Active Together Walking Project supports a number of free walks that run weekly in the Borough. They are open to all abilities and have different difficulty gradings on all...

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