Pendle Hill
A leisurely walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in Lancashire, England, about 8.50km (5.28 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:15h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
328m (1076ft)
Descent
324m (1062ft)
Max. Elevation
550m (1804ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
652m (2138ft)
Start & End
Barley Green
Distance
8.50km
(5.28mi)
(5.28mi)
Duration
~3:15h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
4Created by timmy on 27 Nov 2012
Pendle Hill instantly conjours images of witches, burnings and the like. The history can distract from what is a fine little hill walk, though, so read up before you go and then just enjoy the fine views from the top.
It's a popular hill so worth avoiding weekends if possible; early morning or dusk is the best time to appreciate the place. For more information on the region, visit: www.visitlancashire.com/explore/pendle-hill
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Waypoints
OS Grid SD822402
Take the bus to Barley Green.
OS Grid SD821405
The Pendle Way, which naturally leads to the hill, heads along the road to Barley. At the church, follow the Pendle Way towards the hill.
About 0.35 km (~0.22 miles) from 
OS Grid SD809412
Pass Ing Head Farm to Pendle House, the start of the steep climb up the hill.
About 1.38 km (~0.86 miles) from 
OS Grid SD804414
The steep path takes you to the highest point of Pendle Hill - Big End.
About 0.47 km (~0.29 miles) from 
OS Grid SD789406
Head across the top of the hill; the Pendle Way takes you quickly back down, but having made the climb, why not enjoy it? From this point, you can drop down to Clitheroe if you want a linear walk - buses connect Clitheroe with Barley Green - but in this case I suggest continuing south and winding your way back to Barley Green.
About 1.74 km (~1.08 miles) from 
OS Grid SD793394
Head south, keeping to the high ground, to reach Spence Moor. Here you can pick up the footpath leading round to Barley again.
About 1.22 km (~0.76 miles) from 
OS Grid SD806396
Drop down to the reservoir and you are nearly back to Barley Green.
About 1.37 km (~0.85 miles) from 
Barley Green againOS Grid SD821404
Back to the village and head for a pint in the Pendle Inn: www.pendle-inn.co.uk
About 1.66 km (~1.03 miles) from 
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mark crane
it says take the bus from barley green. from where though ?