Pendle Sculpture Trail Walk from Barley in Lancashire - Full 4k Walk

Walk Summary
In this Pendle Sculpture Trail walk from Barley in Lancashire, we pass two picturesque reservoirs with views across to Pendle Hill, before entering Aitken Wood, a delightful woodland setting to show off the sculptures.
There are about 25 sculptures along the trail including the Magic Chair, the Witchfinder, the Ceramic Column, the Black Dog, and the Chained Witches amongst many others. Ceramic plaques representing 10 Pendle witches also provide additional entertainment for children for them to work out 'which witch is which'!
We walk back to Barley along the outward route, passing again by Upper and Lower Black Moss reservoirs.
Full walk description, OS map showing route & GPX route download available on our website
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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
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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 60%+ of my walks. Training shoe cushioning, but fellshoe grip and stability - getting many best in test awards.
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INOV-8 Roclite G315 GTX - Waterproof and lightweight - they've been my mainstay for many years.
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SCARPA SL Activ - My winter walking boot - current pair now 7 years old
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INOV-8 Roclite G345 GTX - Lightweight, waterproof walking boot with ankle support
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WALKING JACKET The all year round essential for your walks and hikes.
Mountain Equipment Men's Lhotse Jacket - Main winter jacket
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Montane Pac Plus Jacket - Lightweight and waterproof
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Montane Gravity Gore-Tex Jacket
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RUCKSACK/BACKPACK
Osprey Talon 33 Daypack w4all.uk/xe7et
Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 22L Daypack w4all.uk/4g97a
BASE LAYER
Rab Pulse LS Zip Baselayer Top - Longsleeve
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Montane Dart Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Shortsleeve
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FLEECE
Inov-8 - Venturelite Mid Half Zip
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INSULATED JACKET
Rab Microlight Alpine ECO Down Jacket
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WALKING TROUSERS
Haglofs Rugged Flex Pant
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WALKING SHORTS
Montane Men's Terra Alpine Shorts
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Rab Women’s Lineal Hiking Shorts
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WALKING SOCKS
Bridgedale Ultra Light Merino Endurance Socks
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WATERPROOF OVERTROUSERS
Berghaus Maitland Overtrousers
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GLOVES
Rab Power Stretch Contact Grip Glove
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HAT/CAP
Inov-8 Race Elite Peak 2.0 w4all.uk/gx888
Tilley T5MO Organic Airflo Hat w4all.uk/qqi13
WALKING/FITNESS WATCH
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar Multisport GPS Watch w4all.uk/xk11r
WALKING POLES
Makalu Lite Trekking Pole w4all.uk/2rz4y
COMPASS
Silva Expedition 4 Compass w4all.uk/7nvhj
HEAD TORCH
Petzl Swift RL Headtorch w4all.uk/5c4ct
SURVIVAL BAG
Lifesystems Light and Dry Bivi Bag w4all.uk/957b4
MULTI-TOOL
Victorinox Explorer Pocket Knife w4all.uk/16ibg
FIRST AID KIT
Light and Dry Micro First Aid Kit (add own medications) w4all.uk/zzcoe
POWER BANK
Venture 35 Battery Power Bank w4all.uk/ffj35
CLEANING/WATERPROOFING
Nikwax Tech Wash and TX.Direct Duo Pack w4all.uk/3gui0
Grangers Down Wash w4all.uk/7dknq
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
04:40 Lower Black Moss Reservoir
07:52 Upper Black Moss Reservoir
08:31 Aitken Wood
10:11 Start of Pendle Sculpture Trail
27:01 Barley Mow
28:05 Pendle Inn
30:08 Cabin Cafe
30:34 OS Flythrough

[@ANDY-id9ur]

Really well made video - will have to give this Pendle walk a go when I'm next in the area. Watched a program on the Pendle witches and have been fascinated with them ever since.

[@walks4all]

Thanks - don't forget to check out the other 2 Pendle videos - will also have 2 more from the Nick of Pendle and from Downham over the next few months...that'll be Pendle Hill done from all sides then...

[@ervinslens]

Beautiful presentation my friend, this looks amazing!

[@walks4all]

Thank you - hope you enjoy if you visit. The other 2 Pendle Hill walks start from the same car park.

[@billbrason138]

Great walk and very informative, my wife loves walking up Pendle Hill so she’ll want to try this walk..

[@walks4all]

Thanks - hopefully she will enjoy this as well…much easier and you do still get the view of Pendle

[@Columbia.Hiking.Club.29212]

Nicely done.

[@walks4all]

Thank you - Glad you enjoyed…

[@sharronriddiough6027]

How long is the walk. Great video 😊

[@walks4all]

Thanks 😊 It’s 4.5km, just under 3 miles, and takes about 1 hr 15 mins…

[@bevclarke4903]

Do you think this could be achieved with a mobility scooter?

[@walks4all]

To be honest, I'm not sure. I guess it would depend upon the capability of the scooter and range of it. I've seen a few people with prams when I've been in there, but a couple of tripadvisor reviews I've seen have said not wheelchair friendly. I've not seen anyone on a scooter, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. In an old pendle sculpture trail leaflet I found online, it does say * "TRAMPER ROUTE - For those with disabilities or the less mobile, the upper part of the trail is accessible with a tramper-type vehicle. Vehicles can be booked by calling The Bowland Experience on 01200 448000"* So not sure how a mobility scooter compares to what they are calling a tramper. Whilst there are boggy areas after rain around some of the sculptures, it had been quite wet not long before I filmed and the main path itself was ok. Hope that helps...