They were a series of rural facilities which provided accommodation for the various local clubs affiliated to the National Clarion Cycling Club.
The foundation stone was laid by "Archbishop" Bill Munslow.
It was founded in 1912 with a loan from the Nelson Weavers' Association.
[4] The Ribble Valley Clarion Club House was opened in 1913 by the North Lancashire Union of the National Clarion Cycling Club.
It provided both indoor accommodation and space for camping.