Barley, Pendle Water and Newchurch

Jim Grindle

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The walk goes to the east of Barley, away from the more popular areas and through some beautiful pastures. It is quite a hilly walk even though it does not climb any notable hill and has a sting in the tail, in that there is a climb towards the end. Given its location it affords spectacular views of Pendle and surrounding Pennine fells and has woodland and riverside sections as well. There is a tearoom part way round and toilets in Newchurch a little further on. Everybody in our Ramblers Group who did this walk enjoyed it thoroughly. Note that a long stretch of what shows on the OS maps as farm tracks has been surfaced.

England - North England - Lancashire - Forest of Bowland

Features

Birds, Butterflies, Cafe, Church, Flowers, Gift Shop, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Moor, Play Area, Pub, Public Transport, River, Tea Shop, Toilets, Wildlife, Woodland

20/11/2012 - Hamish Coubrough

At stage 8,it is very unclear where to go.Footpath sign points up behind house, but no stile,had to clamber over wall. At No 14,you have to go through 2 fields with gates to reach road. At No25, at top of steps there is a gate on left,but not one close by. So,carrying on there is a gate further on with another almost immediately. Going through both of these,you come out onto the road.Unable to follow directions from there. Had to walk down main road to Barley.

24/08/2011 - Adrian Connell

Very enjoyable walk, with great views. Directions were very clear. Even in August was muddy in parts so make sure you wear boots.

12/05/2011 - stanley gilroy

This walk exceeded all my expectations. It has got the lot, an ever changing vista emerging around each bend with Pendle Hill in the background overlooking the beautiful countryside.