1. For this survey, the route was walked from Clitheroe to Longridge, joining the Ribble Way at Edisford Bridge 1.5 km from start — 19 May 2021
2. The route goes through a number of farmyards where livestock may be encountered. 4 km from start — 19 May 2021
3. The footpath in the vicinity of the aqueduct south of Fishes and Peggy Hill Farm diverts from the public right of way shown on the OS map; it continues to follow the riverside in order to avoid the crops. 4.5 km from start — 19 May 2021
4. The paths near footbridges and stiles can be rough and muddy. 5 km from start — 19 May 2021
5. The road between Great Mitton and the B6243 has no footway, including the bridge crossing the Ribble, where there are no verges. 5.5 km from start — 19 May 2021
6. There is some narrow verge-walking along the B6243 where extra care will be required. 6.5 km from start — 19 May 2021
7. The riverside sections of the Ribble Way between Clitheroe and Hurst Green are well signposted and well surfaced. 9 km from start — 19 May 2021
8. The track leading up from the river to Hurst Green has some relatively steep and rough sections 10 km from start — 19 May 2021
9. Parts of the route between Hurst Green and Ribchester lack adequate signposting. At this point, 500m west of Trough House, the route goes through the gate to the right. 12 km from start — 19 May 2021
10. The route in the vicinity of Hey Hurst diverts slightly to the north of the footpath shown on the OS map, to follow the bridleway for a couple of hundred metres before rejoining the Ribble Way 13.5 km from start — 19 May 2021