Walking Britain Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist)
Introduction to Walk 2720
Region - Forest of Bowland
County/Area - Lancashire
Author - Andy Chaplin
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent - 1090 feet / 330 metres
Time - 3 hours 40 minutes
Grade - moderate
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. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL41 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL41 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 103 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 103 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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