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Higherford Packhorse Bridge – Barrowford Locks loop from Nelson

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Higherford Packhorse Bridge – Barrowford Locks loop from Nelson

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Higherford Packhorse Bridge – Barrowford Locks loop from Nelson

00:42

6.63km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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457 m

Pendle Heritage Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Pendle Heritage Centre, converted from the historic Park Hill House, is dedicated to the region's history and culture. There's a museum where you can learn about the infamous Witch Trials, as well as more about George Fox and the Quakers, and about Park Hill itself. The Centre also has a shop, walled garden, a bluebell wood and a cafe.

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902 m

Higherford Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Constructed in the late 16th or early 17th century, this bridge was ingeniously designed to accommodate packhorse trains transporting coal from the vicinity of Gisburn. As the town's oldest bridge, it holds a significant place in its history. Remarkably, it has been recognized for its historical importance and is proudly listed as a Grade II* protected structure.

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2.34 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higherford

Highlight • Cycleway

4.50 km

Canal Locks Near Burnley

Highlight • Bridge

4.55 km

Barrowford Locks

Highlight • Historical Site

5.53 km

Pendle BMX Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Drop your seat post over the bumps. Saturday mornings are very busy on the pump track.

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5.63 km

Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Free. Always open. Ride counter clockwise. Have fun.

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6.42 km

Barrowford Pond

Highlight • Lake

The village of Barrowford is the traditional start point for the Pendle Way, a 45-mile (72 km) loop of the Pendle district. The hike begins from the Pendle Heritage Centre, a great place to learn more about the region’s rich history. The village boasts a couple of pubs, a wine bar and a restaurant, though neighbouring Nelson is a better bet for accommodation.

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6.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

1.39 km

1.14 km

315 m

186 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

1.81 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 29 August

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Higherford Packhorse Bridge – Barrowford Locks loop from Nelson

Pendle Heritage Centre

Higherford Packhorse Bridge

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Higherford

Canal Locks Near Burnley

Barrowford Locks

Pendle BMX Pump Track

Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track

Barrowford Pond

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