Lad Law from Trawden
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in Lancashire, England, about 9.80km (6.09 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
306m (1003ft)
Descent
315m (1033ft)
Max. Elevation
510m (1673ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
621m (2036ft)
Start & End
Trawden
Distance
9.80km
(6.09mi)
(6.09mi)
Duration
~3:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
This short walk in the South Pennines is a great half day out - perfect for stretching the legs before a longer walk across the moors. It's popular walking country, too - the route crosses the Pendle Way and the Pennine Way is not too far east. Start from Trawden, which has good bus links to nearby towns.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SD911385
At the church in Trawden, walk along the road heading southeast - Lad Law rises up straight ahead as a useful check that you are heading the right way!
OS Grid SD915381
Just before Hollin Hall, a footpath leaves the southern side of the road. Follow this to the woody section near Gilford Clough.
About 0.42 km (~0.26 miles) from 
OS Grid SD921366
Cross the Pendle Way and take the permitted footpath on to Lad Law. Be warned - it's a pretty steep climb!
About 1.71 km (~1.06 miles) from 
OS Grid SD929356
Lad Law is the summit of Boulsworth Hill, 517m high. Despite being so close to the mill towns of Lancashire, it feels a long way from anywhere up here.
About 1.28 km (~0.8 miles) from 
OS Grid SD927368
Follow the permitted footpath down again from the summit, and rejoin the Pendle Way near Spoutley Lumb. You can return directly to Trawden, but a more enjoyable option is to follow the Pendle Way a short distance to Turnhole Clough.
About 1.31 km (~0.81 miles) from 
OS Grid SD933393
At Turnhole Clough, turn off for the village of Wycoller. From here, it's a short trek across the fields back to Trawden.
About 2.57 km (~1.6 miles) from 
Back to TrawdenOS Grid SD912385
Catch the bus back from Trawden. The pub of choice is the Trawden Arms on Church Street.
About 2.19 km (~1.36 miles) from 
