The best hikes from bus stations around Old Laund Booth

There are 8 bus station hiking trails around Old Laund Booth featured in this guide. These routes offer a convenient way to explore the area's diverse landscapes without needing a car.

Yes, there are 5 easy routes that start directly from bus stops. For example, the Rigg of England Trig Point – The Four Alls Inn, Higham loop from Old Laund Booth is an easy 7.2 km walk, and the Rising Fishery Café loop from Brierfield offers a gentle 5.1 km stroll.

The bus station hikes around Old Laund Booth traverse a variety of landscapes, including pastoral countryside, wooded cloughs, and offer stunning views of the Pendle Valley. Many routes also provide glimpses of the iconic Pendle Hill, which is part of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Yes, all the routes listed in this guide are circular, meaning they bring you back to your starting point, which is conveniently a bus station. This makes planning your public transport journey straightforward.

The region is rich in history. While specific routes vary, the area is known for its connections to the Pendle Witches and Quaker heritage. You might encounter sites like Quaker Bridge or Old Laund Hall. The unique View of Pendle Hill – The Clarion House loop from Old Laund Booth passes by Clarion House, the last remaining Clarion House in the UK.

Many of the trails offer excellent viewpoints, particularly those with views of Pendle Hill. For instance, the View of Pendle Hill loop from Old Laund Booth provides spectacular vistas across Pendle, the Ribble Valley, and on clear days, even the Yorkshire Dales and Southern Lake District. You can also visit the Pendle Hill summit trig point for panoramic views.

Yes, several country pubs are conveniently located along popular hiking routes, offering opportunities for refreshment. The Rigg of England Trig Point – The Four Alls Inn, Higham loop from Old Laund Booth, for example, includes a pub stop. The Rising Fishery Café loop from Brierfield also passes by a café.

The komoot community rates the hiking trails around Old Laund Booth highly, with an average score of 4.5 stars. Hikers often praise the diverse landscapes, the stunning views of Pendle Hill, and the historical context that adds intrigue to the walks.

While the immediate bus station routes might not directly pass by all of them, the wider area around Old Laund Booth features several natural monuments and lakes. Notable natural monuments include The Singing Ringing Tree and Lad Law (Boulsworth Hill) Summit. For lakes, you can find Lower Ogden Reservoir and Cant Clough Reservoir in the vicinity.

Old Laund Booth offers enjoyable hiking year-round. Spring brings blooming wildflowers, summer provides longer daylight hours, and autumn showcases beautiful foliage. Even in winter, the trails can be picturesque, though appropriate gear for potentially muddy or icy conditions is recommended.

This guide focuses on easy to moderate trails accessible by bus. There are 3 moderate routes, such as the View of Pendle Hill – The Clarion House loop from Old Laund Booth, which features some elevation gain. For more challenging ascents of Pendle Hill itself, you might need to consider routes that don't start directly from a bus station.