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Barley (village) – Pendle Hill summit trig point loop from Nelson

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Barley (village) – Pendle Hill summit trig point loop from Nelson

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Barley (village) – Pendle Hill summit trig point loop from Nelson

05:40

19.0km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

Roughlee Waterfall and Alice Nutter Statue

Highlight • Monument

The village is widely recognized for its historical association with the Pendle Witches, among whom Alice Nutter stands out. It is believed that Alice Nutter, one of the accused witches, …

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3.88 km

Boothman Wood

Forest

4.78 km

Barley (village)

Highlight • Parking

Barley is an attractive village with two quality pubs. There's also a fairly large car park (pay and display but reasonable) as you enter the village from the south. Barley …

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6.49 km

Pendle Hill Path

Highlight • Trail

Would recommend following the path around. Great walk.

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7.54 km

Pendle Hill summit trig point

Highlight • Summit

Steep climb up stone stairs from Barley. Can be a bit of a motorway from the Barley side, if you want a quieter walk, why not try from Downham.

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10.2 km

Ogden Clough

Highlight • Gorge

Two of the main routes that approach Pendle Hill from the south make use of the deep gullies that have been formed over the ages. Ogden Clough is the principal …

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11.5 km

Upper Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Upper Ogden Reservoir - pretty stunning !!! 🤩

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11.9 km

Ogden Reservoirs

Highlight • Structure

Water runs off the great whaleback of Pendle Hill, cascading down Ogden Clough and Boar Clough to reach the Ogden Reservoirs. Built to supply drinking water to nearby Nelson, the …

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13.6 km

The Cabin Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice little café with free public toilets nearby.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

5.72 km

2.31 km

2.08 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

3.58 km

3.32 km

2.67 km

1.95 km

705 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

18°C

12°C

95 %

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Barley (village) – Pendle Hill summit trig point loop from Nelson

Roughlee Waterfall and Alice Nutter Statue

Barley (village)

Pendle Hill Path

Pendle Hill summit trig point

Ogden Clough

Upper Ogden Reservoir

Ogden Reservoirs

The Cabin Café

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