Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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502 m

Higherford Packhorse Bridge

Constructed in the late 16th or early 17th century, this bridge was ingeniously designed to accommodate packhorse trains transporting coal from the vicinity of Gisburn. As the town's oldest bridge, …

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3.88 km

View of Pendle Hill from Hollin Top

Hollin Top sits just above the village of Roughlee, with panoramic views of Pendle Hill and the Ribble Valley.

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6.11 km

Roughlee Waterfall and Alice Nutter Statue

The village is widely recognized for its historical association with the Pendle Witches, among whom Alice Nutter stands out. It is believed that Alice Nutter, one of the accused witches, …

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6.89 km

Pendle Water Stepping Stones

The stepping stones are well maintained and make a nice alternative route crossing Pendle Water.

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9.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

2.38 km

1.51 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

1.90 km

120 m

Elevation

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Higherford to Roughlee loop – Forest of Bowland

Higherford Packhorse Bridge

View of Pendle Hill from Hollin Top

Roughlee Waterfall and Alice Nutter Statue

Pendle Water Stepping Stones

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