Pendle Hill walk from Barley via the Pendle Way - short route (Full Walk)

Walk Summary
This Pendle walk takes you up the shortest route up Pendle Hill from Barley, heading up via the Pendle Way. The route down uses a more gradual slope rather than the steeper steps and then retraces the outward path.

At the summit, Pendle Hill is 557m high and from there Blackpool tower, the Snowden range and the Lakeland fells can all be seen on a clear day.

Whilst Pendle Hill is synonymous with the Pendle Witches (the 400th anniversary of their hanging was in 2012), it is enjoyed by many thousands of people each year.

Full walk description, OS map showing route & GPX route download available on our website
https://w4all.uk/nv4ds

KITLIST - What to wear and take on your walk - my current items used/recommendations

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ORDNANCE SURVEY MAPPING APP There is a free version, but for price of a coffee/month you get unlimited OS maps on most devices/phones, with ability to import and export routes, save maps offline, aerial 3D & print A3/A4 maps
https://w4all.uk/qaaml
WALKING BOOTS Unless very wet or winter walking, my preference is boots/shoes without ankle support - that's not for everyone though. Having used fell running shoes for many years, I prefer the lightweight feel.
INOV-8 Trailfly Ultra G300 Max: New to me in 2022, now the choice for 70%+ of my walks. Training shoe cushioning, but fellshoe grip and stability - getting many best in test awards.
M:https://w4all.uk/nv1tp
W:https://w4all.uk/hpis6
INOV-8 Roclite G315 GTX - Waterproof and lightweight - they've been my mainstay for many years.
M:https://w4all.uk/c23cj
W:https://w4all.uk/2sn1c
SCARPA SL Activ - My winter walking boot - current pair now 7 years old
M:https://w4all.uk/tz9jv
INOV-8 Roclite G345 GTX - Lightweight, waterproof walking boot with ankle support
M:https://w4all.uk/gxvsx
W:https://w4all.uk/3g3cx
WALKING JACKET The all year round essential for your walks and hikes.
Mountain Equipment Men's Lhotse Jacket - Main winter jacket
M:https://w4all.uk/fa43z
Montane Pac Plus Jacket - Lightweight and waterproof
M:https://w4all.uk/gmwz0
Montane Gravity Gore-Tex Jacket
W:https://w4all.uk/uq9tw
RUCKSACK/BACKPACK
Osprey Talon 33 Daypack https://w4all.uk/xe7et
Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22L Daypack https://w4all.uk/4g97a
BASE LAYER
Rab Pulse LS Zip Baselayer Top - Longsleeve
M: https://w4all.uk/eqsth
W: https://w4all.uk/xa5ks
Montane Dart Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Shortsleeve
M:https://w4all.uk/0spnt
W:https://w4all.uk/0lcvd
FLEECE
Inov-8 - Venturelite Mid Half Zip
M:https://w4all.uk/tqbln
W:https://w4all.uk/1qtmy
INSULATED JACKET
Rab Microlight Alpine ECO Down Jacket
M:https://w4all.uk/i5c7f
W:https://w4all.uk/fe4bw
WALKING TROUSERS
Haglofs Rugged Flex Pant
M:https://w4all.uk/07nvr
W:https://w4all.uk/3eel2
WALKING SHORTS
Montane Men's Terra Alpine Shorts
M:https://w4all.uk/pjyg9
Rab Women’s Lineal Hiking Shorts
W:https://w4all.uk/rfk0c
WALKING SOCKS
Bridgedale Ultra Light Merino Endurance Socks
M:https://w4all.uk/ypdeu
W:https://w4all.uk/brsjm
Inov-8 - Trailfly sock mid
M:https://w4all.uk/6tnde
W:https://w4all.uk/6v9z0
WATERPROOF OVERTROUSERS
Berghaus Maitland Overtrousers
M:https://w4all.uk/lcb0f
W:https://w4all.uk/qx9rd
GLOVES
Rab Power Stretch Contact Grip Glove
M:https://w4all.uk/3kgyg
W:https://w4all.uk/mp9c0
HAT/CAP
Inov-8 Race Elite Peak 2.0 https://w4all.uk/gx888
Tilley T5MO Organic Airflo Hat https://w4all.uk/qqi13
WALKING/FITNESS WATCH
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar Multisport GPS Watch https://w4all.uk/xk11r
WALKING POLES
Makalu Lite Trekking Pole https://w4all.uk/2rz4y
COMPASS
Silva Expedition 4 Compass https://w4all.uk/7nvhj
HEAD TORCH
Petzl Swift RL Headtorch https://w4all.uk/5c4ct
SURVIVAL BAG
Lifesystems Light and Dry Bivi Bag https://w4all.uk/957b4
WATER PURIFIER
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter https://w4all.uk/evdsy
MULTI-TOOL
Victorinox Explorer Pocket Knife https://w4all.uk/16ibg
FIRST AID KIT
Light and Dry Micro First Aid Kit (add own medications) https://w4all.uk/zzcoe
POWER BANK
Venture 35 Battery Power Bank https://w4all.uk/ffj35
CLEANING/WATERPROOFING
Nikwax Tech Wash and TX.Direct Duo Pack https://w4all.uk/3gui0
Grangers Down Wash https://w4all.uk/7dknq

OVERNIGHT KIT
TENT 1-2 Man, 1.23kg, packs down very small
Terra Nova Laser Compact 2 Seam Tent https://w4all.uk/kt06u
SLEEPING BAG
Rab Ascent 700 Hydrophobic Down 3 SEASON Sleeping Bag
M:https://w4all.uk/3o5o4
W:https://w4all.uk/bayc3
COOKING
Jetboil MiniMo Personal Cooking System https://w4all.uk/r6m02

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
04:11 Croft Tearooms
07:05 Bottom of the Steps
12:03 Pendle Hill Summit
19:17 Barley Mow Pub
19:39 Pendle Inn
21:11 Cabin Cafe
21:28 OS Flythrough