15/04 – Pendle Hill from Barley

We’ve had a request to climb Pendle Hill, the location of the famous Pendle witch trials. The starting point will be the picturesque village of Barley at the foot of the hill. Barley has a large car park (which has an honesty box), a cafe and toilet facilities. Obviously we’ll try and avoid the crowds by heading away from Pendle Hill before ascending one of the ridges. We’ll then drop down to the reservoirs and follow the stream up the valley. This will allow us to join up with some other paths and loop around the back approaching the summit from the north. Here we’ll join the crowds, take in the views and head back to Barley. I quick drink in one of the lovely pubs might be required.