Pendle Hill is one of the most iconic landmarks in Lancashire and you can enjoy the beautiful countryside, spectacular views and fascinating from a number of starting points in the Ribble Valley.

Great British Life: Autumn in Downham by Karol GajewskiAutumn in Downham by Karol Gajewski (Image: Archant)

Downham and Pendle Hill
Set off from the pretty village of Downhan towards Worsaw Hill before your ascent onto Pendle Hill.
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Sabden and Apronful Hill
Sabden sits in a valley and is surrounded the imposing Pendle Hill and Padiham Heights, this walk tackles the sunnit of nearby Apronful Hill.
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Barley Circular
Barley is probably the most popular starting point for a climb up Pendle Hill. If the climb to the summit is not for you, this circular route takes in Lower Black Moss Reservoir and skirts under the Big End to Upper and Lower Ogden Reservoirs.
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Great British Life: Looking up Ogden CloughLooking up Ogden Clough (Image: John Lenehan)

Barley to Pendle Hill
If you do want to tackle the summit of Pendle Hill from Barley, this walk takes you to the summit Triangulation Pillar of Pendle Hill that stands at 1827ft /557metres above sea level via Ogden Clough.
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Great British Life: Barrowford Heritage Centre by John Christopher WoodBarrowford Heritage Centre by John Christopher Wood (Image: Archant)

Barrowford
Barrowford lies on the south-eastern edge of Pendle Hill, this walk starts and finishes in Barrowford, takes in witches, a canal and some breathtaking views.
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Pendleton to Downham
This walk takes in the villages Pendleton, Downham, and Worston which the north west edge of Pendle Hill.
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Great British Life: Read's changing landscape by John CocksRead's changing landscape by John Cocks (Image: Archant)

Read, Sabden and Pendle Hill
This walk visits Pendle country but doesn't involve climbing Pendle Hill, instead you explore the area of wooded, rolling country to the south of it bounded by Sabden and Read.
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Great British Life: Newchurch is famous for the witches but its location is spectaularNewchurch is famous for the witches but its location is spectaular (Image: john Lenehan)

Newchurch in Pendle
Starting out at Fence, this circular walk takes in some beautiful countryside as well the home of one of the most important figures in the Lancashire Witch Trials.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.