Pendle Way
A 45-mile long-distance path in Lancashire making a circuit around the boundary of the Borough of Pendle. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SD 862 398
Distance: 45 miles (72 km)
Time: 17–22 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL21 South Pennines – Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighley and Todmorden
OL41 Forest of Bowland and Ribblesdale
287 West Pennine Moors, Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and Bolton North
Summary
The Pendle Way long-distance footpath in the South Pennines of England encircles the Borough of Pendle. It was officially opened in 1987. Beginning at the Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford, the route follows riverside and moorland paths for around 7 miles to reach Barnoldswick.
From Barnoldswick, the route follows the Leeds and Liverpool Canal via Thornton-in-Craven to Earby. From Earby, the route continues on paths, tracks, lanes, and across agricultural countryside via Kelbrook to Laneshawbridge. From Laneshawbridge, the path proceeds via Wycoller and along an old packhorse route over the moors above Trawden to the Coldwell Inn. From there, the path continues through farmland to Reedley and then via Higham to Newchurch. The final 5-mile section includes the ascent of Pendle Hill and descent to Barley, followed by a countryside walk back to Barrowford.