The Top 14 Peaks around Trawden Forest
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Trawden Forest is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 14
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Trawden Forest for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Trawden Forest for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Pendle Hill summit trig point
Highlight • Summit
An outlier of the fells of the main Forest of Bowland AONB, Pendle Hill is a superb standalone peak. At 1,827 feet (532 m), it's high enough to feel big …
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Whirlaw Stones Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
At over 1,400 feet above sea-level the Bride-stones on the windswept moors to the east of Todmorden and the Calder Valley, there is a ½ mile long escarpment of Millstone …
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Top Withins Ruins
Highlight • Structure
Top Withens is a ruined farmhouse on remote moorland that was the inspiration for the location of the Earnshaw family house in Wuthering Heights in the novel by Emily Brontë.
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Weets Hill Summit & Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Weets Hill rises to 1,302 feet (397 m) above Barnoldswick and features on the Pendle Way, a 45-mile (72 km) loop of the region. It's the second highest point on …
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Pinhaw Beacon
Highlight • Viewpoint
From Pinhaw Beacon, you experience wonderful views over the rolling landscape. On a clear day, you have terrific views north towards the Yorkshire Dales, with Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside all visible.
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Lad Law (Boulsworth Hill) Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Lad Law at 518m is the trig pointed summit of Boulsworth Hill. It's the highest point in the South Pennines.
On a clear day you can see into the Lake …
On a clear day you can see into the Lake …
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Thieveley Pike Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Thieveley Pike is the highest point on Deerplay Moor, part of the Forest of Rossendale. The trig point is at 1,473 feet (449 m). It's on the Burnley Way long …
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High Brown Knoll
Highlight • Viewpoint
High Brown Knoll marks the peak of an outstanding area of natural moorland. It's incredibly beautiful and tranquil, with outstanding views across the Yorkshire moors.
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View of Pendle Hill
Highlight • Summit
This section, along the lower flanks of Boulsworth Hill, provides a splendid view towards the iconic Pendle Hill. A Pennine outlier, Pendle Hill's beauty and bewitching history make it a …
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Boulsworth Hill Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Boulsworth Hill is the highest point in the South Pennines and the only summit in the area that rises above 500m above sea level. It is also one of only two Marilyns in the South Pennines.
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Standing Stone Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
Fairly easy climb up from the PBW to the trig point, just be careful of some Boggy areas.
I would say a no go in the wet autumn/winter season
I would say a no go in the wet autumn/winter season
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