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Last updated: September 14, 2025

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1. Pendle Hill loop from Barley — Forest of Bowland

7.87km

01:03

310m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Lower Ogden Reservoir – Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point loop from Barley

13.3km

01:47

470m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point – Lower Ogden Reservoir loop from Barley

25.6km

03:32

1,140m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point loop from Barley

6.62km

00:59

330m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Castercliff loop from Winewall

17.8km

01:59

420m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Upper Coldwell Reservoir – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

22.8km

02:32

510m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Canal Lock Near Bridge loop from Barrowford

7.68km

00:48

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lower Ogden Reservoir – Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point loop from Colne

48.0km

05:44

1,130m

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9. Pinhaw Beacon loop from Earby

9.02km

01:07

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Heys Lane Plantation loop from Barley

7.50km

00:52

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Pendle

1. Pendle Hill loop from Barley — Forest of Bowland

2. Lower Ogden Reservoir – Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point loop from Barley

3. Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point – Lower Ogden Reservoir loop from Barley

4. Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point loop from Barley

5. Lower Coldwell Reservoir – Castercliff loop from Winewall

6. Upper Coldwell Reservoir – Lower Coldwell Reservoir loop from Nelson

7. Canal Lock Near Bridge loop from Barrowford

8. Lower Ogden Reservoir – Pendle Hill Summit Trig Point loop from Colne

9. Pinhaw Beacon loop from Earby

10. Heys Lane Plantation loop from Barley

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