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

Group of children and woman with a pushchair running

Padiham Greenway junior parkrun

19/04/26

Padiham Greenway

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Held every Sunday on the Padiham Greenway, Park Road entrance. The aim is to have...

Burnley junior parkrun

19/04/26

Towneley Park

Burnley junior parkrun is held every Sunday at 9:00am in the picturesque and historical, Towneley Park. The events are free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k run for juniors (4 to...

Gardening at Offshoots

20/04/26

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,...

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