A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Pendle
'The full walk of takes you to the summit of Boulsworth Hill so be prepared for uneven paths in this remote landscape. We use an old moorland pack horse trail before dropping down to the hamlet of Wycoller with its Brontë associations.'
Member of the Ramblers - North East Lancashire Area Grouping
'The Clarion House was built to be a non-profit making co-operative with any excess money to be used in spreading the word of socialism ... The present and last Clarion House is one of sev ...
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'A walk of 36 Km through East Lancashire's beautiful countryside visiting the Nelson ILP Clarion House and the former Clarion Houses at Colne and Burnley ... Much of the route borrows sections of the Pendle Way, the Burnley Way and the Brontë Way. These routes are waymarked. Care should be taken to avoid confusing the emblems used for the Burnley Way and the Brontë Way. Both routes use the symbol "B", however the colours are different ...'
Gwyndon (John) Boardman and Nelson Independent Labour Party Land Society
'The ruined Wycoller Hall is thought to have been the inspiration for Charlotte Brontë's Ferndean Manor - hence the name of this Walk.'
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'A lovely route from historic Waterside in Colne, visiting not one, but two beautiful country parks': Ball Grove Park and Wycoller Country Park.
'The walk has been developed as part of the Lancashire Witches 400 Project (LW400) an ambitious arts programme based on the believed route the "witches" took from Pendle to Lancaster, with ...
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'Starts in Barrowford and finishes at Lancaster Castle and commemorates the 400th anniversary of the hanging of the Lancashire Witches.'
Download PDFs from the Website: [1] Mile Tunnel & Slipper Hill - - - : [2] Wanless Bridge & Barrowford Locks - - - : [3 Lake Burwain - - - : [4] Foulridge Wharf & County Brook
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'A great series of four easy circular walks from two to five miles. Most are easy walking and include sections along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath and through Alkincoates Park Nature Reserve. Admire the views whilst you watch beautiful wildlife and plants.'
'Two starting points and three finishing points: Walkers can choose to set off from the Village Hall, Barley (next to The Pendle Inn) or The Sparrowhawk, Fence - subject to availability. The Four A ...
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'Annual charity walk around the stunning Pendle countryside - using its finest hostelries as way-points. The sponsored walk is a combination of countryside and road-walking which provides epic views of the Pendle area. The full route is around 12 miles, but can be as short as 6 miles ... Raising funds for Pendleside Hospice.' Usually held mid June.
'The Pendle Walking Festival will include something for everyone, including challenge walks, medium walks, and short family walks. The programme wil be available on this site from June.' ...
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'Pendle's award-winning event, now regarded as the biggest free Walking Festival in the country ...' Usually held Mid August.
'The Pendle Way is a Recreational Path in the South Pennines of England which encircles the borough of Pendle. It was officially opened in 1987. The circuit is 45 miles (72 km), an ...
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'An ever popular route is The Pendle Way. Starting at the Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford this route circles the district but is split into eight manageable “chunks”.'
Let's Walk in Pendle
[1] Boulsworth Hill 'The walk starts at the Wycoller Country Park ... not far from the historic market town of Colne.' - - - : [2] Pendle Hill 'This walk starts at Barley, a villa ...
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'Gloriously varied and unspoilt countryside awaits those who walk Pendle's own "Three Peaks". Ideal for a long weekend, Pendle, Boulsworth and Weets Hills offer three enjoyable walks in this undiscovered corner of Lancashire.'
'The Stream and Steam Audio Trail brings the Stream and Steam Heritage Trail to life, using interviews with local people and special sound effects to build a picture of what life was like ...
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'Take a stroll through Barnoldswick on the Steam and Stream Heritage Trail. The Trail charts the changes in Barnoldswick's industrial past, from the earliest water powered mills, on to steam power, and then to modern engineering processes.'
The four Trails are titled: [1] Tacklers' Trail - - - : [2] Tunstill Trek - - - : [3] Weavers' Walk - - - : [4] Walton Way. A Tackler was 'a supervisor in a textile factory respons ...
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'Four fascinating, mainly town trails, giving an insight into the cotton industry, the canal, and water power. Points of interest along the way include 16th Marsden Hall, award-winning Lomeshaye Marsh Local Nature Reserve, St Mary's Church, with the second highest spire in Lancashire, and Selina Cooper's home, a famous local suffragist, and fighter for worker's rights.'
'Three historic and beautiful villages make up this long circular walk which is nearly 12 miles in total - though it can be split into smaller chunks. All are visitor gems in their own right. Foulridge for its historic canalside buildings and boat rides. Picturesque Laneshaw Bridge, and Trawden, where many a walker starts his ascent of Boulsworth Hill. Enjoy!'
'Pendle has it all. Nestling in Pennine Lancashire, Pendle offers some of England’s finest countryside, as well as beautiful villages, bustling towns and wide open spaces to explore at whatever pac ...
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'Pendle Hill rises majestically above an ancient hunting ground, once the home of wolves and wild boar, a wild and mysterious place. Beneath the hill lie pretty villages which tell a story of intri ...
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Divided into a Western Loop (4 miles) and an Eastern Loop (3½ miles).
'Circular walk in two parts, ideal for a walking weekend or short break. The walk goes through some of Lancashire's and North Yorkshire's finest countyside, including Kelbrook Moor, Weets Hill, with its views over the Yorkshire Dales, and also takes in part of the Pennine way.'
'There are a host of walks around Wycoller, the Country Park and the surrounding area. There is something for everyone – from a pleasant stroll to an energetic day out – or families wanting a fun t ...
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'Wycoller is one of Lancashire's hidden gems. Those who are lucky enough to discover the historic village and its enchanted valley, are immediately captivated by its beauty.'
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