‘Barlick’ and Weets Hill Weets Hill is surprisingly impressive. Topped by a cairn, trig point and a well positioned bench the views across Barnoldswick (‘Barlick’ to its friends) are excellent. It is more of a local’s walk however and therefore quiet and those you meet knowledgeable. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
Fair Snape Fell Fair Snape Fell is the highest point in the Forest of Bowland. The walk up is straightforward, if at times wet. The final section to Parlick is a delight, the walking often accompanied by gliders. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 323m Elevation: 323m / 1059ft
Pendle Hill from Downham Climbing Pendle Hill from Downham starts through some farmland. On the open hillside the path leads directly to the summit but on the return it is worth exploring the vast plateau before returning to Downham. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 430m Elevation: 430m / 1410ft
Nicky Nook Nicky Nook is an easy hill to climb near Lancaster on the fringes of the Pennine moors. However its reduced height is more than made up for by the excellent views and interesting walking. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 207m Elevation: 207m / 679ft
Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn Woodland, farmland, some isolated farms and views to the moors beyond characterise this walk along Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn. The large village of Slaidburn has a pretty river front green. The Walk Slaidburn is the centre of tourism in the Forest of Bowland. However this means very little as this is a quiet area unspoilt 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 89m Elevation: 89m / 292ft
Footsteps of Tolkein There is little doubt that the area around Stonyhurst College provided some of the inspiration for Lord of the Rings. The walk itself passes the college before heading down to the river, following it back to Hurst Green. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 123m Elevation: 123m / 403ft
Trough of Bowland There is some wonderful, unspoilt countryside lying to the north of Dunsop Bridge. Having enjoyed the solitude the tracks emerge at the Trough Of Bowland before returning via Langden Brook. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 344m Elevation: 344m / 1128ft
Longridge Fell Longridge Fell is a Marilyn mountain with the summit accessed through forestry fro the village of Hurst Green. The views are extensive due to the fell’s isolation from other areas of high land. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 144m Elevation: 144m / 472ft
Walk round Stock’s Reservoir The walk round Stock’s Reservoir is full of interest. Much of it stays close to the water’s edge. However in places the tracks venture inland and are much the better for it. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 130m Elevation: 130m / 426ft
A walk in Gisburn Forest On a wet or windy day a walk in Gisburn Forest makes a good choice. There are marked trails and less well marked paths! Choose your own and enjoy the solitude and quiet only a forest can bring. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 64m Elevation: 64m / 209ft
Witches of Pendle Hill walk The splendid views from the isolated summit of Pendle Hill disguise a more morbid secret. The witches of Pendle Hill walk follows the journey six of the poor Pendle witches took before being killed. Hopefully it is safer now. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 324m Elevation: 324m / 1063ft
Walk around Birkett Fell Dunsop Bridge is a lovely village to start the walk around Birkett Fell. The walk is a mix of country lanes, open countryside and ending with a stroll alongside the River Hodder. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 179m Elevation: 179m / 587ft
