Heading back down from Ashington where I had been staying, I spent a couple of nights near Clitheroe and spent ages exploring and wandering around the ruins of Whalley Abbey.
Wonderful day of exploring. I first headed to Gretna Green, however when I saw how touristy it had become, decided to head for my next stop - hiking along part of Hadrian's Wall!
Headed out first to Lytham, then up to stay for a few days at Thurnham Hall - part of the building dates to the 13th century, but most was built in the 17th century.