Nick of Pendle from Pendleton
Introduction to Walk 2938
Region - Forest of Bowland
County/Area - Lancashire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km
Ascent - 920 feet / 279 metres
Grade - easy/mod
A Forest of Bowland walk from the attractive village of Pendleton exploring the moorland ridge either side of the Nick of Pendle on the Clitheroe Road. The route follows paths, bridleways and lanes requiring some navigational skills in parts. Choose a fine day to enjoy the views from the ridge. A GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL41 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL41 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
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Other walks nearby
1.5 miles / 2.5 km away
Clitheroe Town Trail - Ribble Valley
Grade - easy
Length - 1.0 miles / 1.6 km
3.3 miles / 5.3 km away
Pendle Hill from Downham (short version)
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km
4.3 miles / 6.8 km away
Pendle Hill from Barley Green
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
4.3 miles / 6.8 km away
A circuit of Pendle Hill from Barley Green
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km
4.3 miles / 6.8 km away
Pendle Hill from Barley Green (use in mist)
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
4.6 miles / 7.3 km away
The Ribble Valley from Sawley
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
8.4 miles / 13.4 km away
Slaidburn Village Trail - Ribble Valley
Grade - easy
Length - 0.8 miles / 1.2 km
8.4 miles / 13.4 km away
Stocks Reservoir from Slaidburn
Grade - moderate
Length - 11.5 miles / 18.7 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walking in Lancashire
This guidebook describes 39 circular day walks from 5 to 13 miles and one linear route. The countryside ranges from the low lying land around Cockerham, Lytham, Martin Mere and Croston to the heights of Boulsworth Hill, Ward's Stone, Fair Snape Fell and Pendle Hill. All walks are suitable for most abilities, mainly following paths and tracks.
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