Pendle Hill, Ogden Reservoir (12 Miles, Moderate)

It's time for the Marauders to head back up to Lancaster, this time for the historic, picturesque and son might say mysterious Pendle Hill in the AOONB that is the Forest of Bowland.

Well known for its prominence over the local landscape, Pendle Hill is more infamously known as the home of the Pendle Witches, who were tried and executed for witchcraft in 1612. Fingers crossed marauding doesn't warrant a similar punishment.

Starting in Barley, we'll first head away from Pendle Hill, following White Hough Water towards Roughlee to meet one of the witches, before checking out the Pendle Sculpture Trail around the Black Moss reservoirs.

After that it's the long, steep climb up to the windy summit of Pendle Hill for panoramic views of Lancashire. Then it's downhill all the way through Ogden Clough, past the reservoirs back to Barley.

Meeting point
9:45am at Pendle Hill The Avenue Car Park which is £3 all day:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tdF38kBaVdfaySgL7

The Cabin café at the start opens at 9:30am so arrive early if you a pre-hike brew.

There're toilets are at the start point.

Public transport
The 67 bus between Clitheroe and Nelson stops at Barley.

Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the walk and in the pub afterwards.

Please keep dogs on leads around cattle and nesting bird sites.

What to bring
Please bring a packed lunch, water and appropriate clothing/footwear for the weather and terrain.

Group info
Read our guide on hike difficulty here:
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-ujdmttke

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