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Big Heads Sculpture – Occupation Road loop from Barnoldswick

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Big Heads Sculpture – Occupation Road loop from Barnoldswick

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Big Heads Sculpture – Occupation Road loop from Barnoldswick

03:10

10.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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666 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Barnoldswick

Highlight • River

Towpath is reasonable for cycling and there is something tranquil about a canal

Tip by

5.55 km

Big Heads Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

7.11 km

View of Blacko Tower

Highlight • Monument

7.13 km

Pennine Bridleway Signpost to Barnoldswick

Highlight • Cycleway

There’s a nice down hill towards Barnoldswick.

Tip by

7.46 km

View of the Lake Near Colne

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.48 km

Pennine Way

Highlight • Trail

8.50 km

Occupation Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.7 km

Cannon's Pub & Eatery

Highlight • Restaurant

Plenty of outside seating area and very busy in the sunshine

Tip by

10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

1.24 km

1.20 km

667 m

262 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

3.38 km

2.53 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

30°C

13°C

0 %

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Big Heads Sculpture – Occupation Road loop from Barnoldswick

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Near Barnoldswick

Big Heads Sculpture

View of Blacko Tower

Pennine Bridleway Signpost to Barnoldswick

View of the Lake Near Colne

Pennine Way

Occupation Road

Cannon's Pub & Eatery

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