Pendle Way in a Day
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Pendle Way in a Day - Route
Pendle Way in a Day is a fully waymarked winter trail challenge across the moorlands of Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. The event offers long-distance walking and running over defined courses with checkpoints and route guidance.
The event offers two course options:
- 45 miles approximately, 6100 ft ascent (68.7 km, 1848 m)
- 30 miles approximately, about 4406 ft ascent (46 km, 1343 m)
The full circular route passes through Barrowford and the Pendle Heritage Centre, follows riverside paths to Blacko, crosses Weets Hill to Barnoldswick, and runs partly alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to Earby YHA (CP1). It continues via Kelbrook to Laneshawbridge (CP2), along Wycoller and the foothills of Boulsworth through Coldwell to Southfield (CP3), then through farmland to Reedley and Higham (CP4) before an ascent of Pendle Hill and the return to Barley.
Each checkpoint carries water, biscuits, and a first aid kit; marshals can assist. Checkpoint closure times are enforced and late arrivals will be asked to retire so all participants can be accounted for. Entrants are expected to be self sufficient with appropriate clothing and food and drink for winter conditions.
Digital mapping, written instructions, GPX tracks and an OS map (Explorer OL21) are provided for guidance only; the GPX is not intended as a navigational aid. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
