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Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist)
Visorando Member
4.82 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
This Lancashire route in the Forest of Bowland starts from the attractive village of Barley Green and climbs to the summit of Pendle Hill using the direct route. The descent is easier in mist or poor visibility. With strong associations to the witches of Pendle this walk also provides superb views over parts of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.
Pendle Hill
4.55 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,194 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barley-with-Wheatley Booth (Lancashire)
Very famous circular walk to do Pendle Hill summit from Barley village. Dog friendly.
Singing Ringing Tree
5.82 mi
+843 ft
-873 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golf Course, Singing Ringing Tree sound sculpture.
Towneley Hall via Holme Chapel
6.92 mi
+673 ft
-712 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Burnley (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Towneley Hall Burnley and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Holme Chapel.
Foulridge via Noyna Hill
6.13 mi
+587 ft
-614 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Foulridge (Lancashire)
The walk starts opposite Church of Saint Michael and All Angels and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Foulridge Reservoir, Noyna Hill and Leeds Liverpool canal.
Simonstone from the Best Western Higher Trapp Hotel
4.29 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Simonstone (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular views of Pendle and the South Pennines as you pass through pastoral countryside. The trees along the route are also particularly interesting, with the route passing through beautiful old beech woods on the lowland following the shapes of weathered trees on the high ground. Long steady climb and a little wet in a few places.
Downham via Worston
5.89 mi
+407 ft
-384 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Information Barn Downham and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Worston and Little Mearley Hall.
Pendle Hill from Downham (short version)
6.37 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
This Lancashire walk starts from the pretty village of Downham and provides a relatively easy ascent of Pendle Hill. In good weather the views are extensive over the Ribble Valley to the Yorkshire Dales and the Southern Lake District, across Burnley to the Southern Pennines and across Clitheroe to the Trough of Bowland. The route is fairly easy to follow although do be careful during the descent as paths shown on maps are not very accurate.
The foothills of Pendle from the Assheton Arms, Downham
4.82 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
This adventurous hike explores the foothills of Pendle, offering extensive views of the Ribble Valley, before diving into the wooded valleys beneath its flanks. It's the perfect route for a Sunday morning ramble or a summer evening amble.
Downham via Chatburn
4.23 mi
+358 ft
-331 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Downham (Lancashire)
The walk starts from St Leonard Church on Downham main Street and follows the clockwise circular route via Worsaw Hill, Chatburn and packhorse bridge.
Rossendale from Water
4.33 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Borough of Rossendale (Lancashire)
The walk starts from Dean Lane, Water in Rossendale (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Small Shaw trig point.
Beacon Hill from the Spread Eagle Inn, Sawley
5.31 mi
+728 ft
-732 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
Admire spectacular panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales, the Bowland Fells and the Ribble Valley on this rewarding hike to the summit of Beacon Hill before returning to the Spread Eagle via ancient drovers’ tracks for a well-deserved drink.
Swanside Bridge and Sawley Abbey
Association / Club / Walk leader2.59 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sawley (Lancashire)
A medieval packhorse bridge, a pretty stream, and a stroll through the village past the abbey ruins.
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