Pendle Hill

Walk Highlights

Location:

Burnley

Postcode:

BB12 9LD

Parking:

The main car park for climbing Pendle Hill in Lancashire is usually the pay and display car park in the village of Barley, which has good facilities including toilets and often a cafe/visitor information. This provides access to the most popular ascent routes. There may also be some limited lay-by parking on the Nick of Pendle road (B6247) for alternative, steeper routes. Barley car park can get extremely busy, especially on weekends and holidays, for this iconic Lancashire hill. Arrive very early.

Distance:

4.90 miles

Time:

2.50 hours

Difficulty:

Challenging

Terrain:

The terrain for the Pendle Hill walk in Lancashire is challenging and strenuous. Expect very steep, often stone-pitched or eroded grassy paths during the ascent and descent. The summit plateau is open moorland with peaty and boggy sections, which can be very wet underfoot. The hill is very exposed to rapidly changing weather. Strong, sturdy, waterproof mountain boots are essential, as are full waterproofs, map, compass/GPS, and emergency supplies for this Lancashire peak.

Facilities:

Toilets, Cafe

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