{"id":20776,"date":"2026-02-07T13:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/?p=20776"},"modified":"2026-02-07T14:16:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:16:58","slug":"6-stunning-family-friendly-walks-in-pendle-perfect-for-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/en\/6-stunning-family-friendly-walks-in-pendle-perfect-for-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Stunning &amp; Family-Friendly Walks in Pendle \u2013 Perfect for Everyone!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20776\" class=\"elementor elementor-20776\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1dc08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d1dc08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a077d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a077d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Without a doubt, Pendle is one of the finest spots for countryside walks in the entire county. \ud83c\udf04<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With rolling hills, ancient woodlands, sparkling reservoirs, charming villages, and a maze of winding footpaths, every visit feels like a new adventure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Pendle has always been a go-to place for me and my family. Growing up, it\u2019s where countless cherished memories were made, and even now, I keep returning to explore its trails.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb40ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bb40ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Enjoyable-walks-well-within-the-ability-of-most-these-trails-are-suitable-for-kids-adults-alike.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20796\" alt=\"Enjoyable walks well within the ability of most, these trails are suitable for kids &amp; adults alike.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Enjoyable-walks-well-within-the-ability-of-most-these-trails-are-suitable-for-kids-adults-alike.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Enjoyable-walks-well-within-the-ability-of-most-these-trails-are-suitable-for-kids-adults-alike-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f847744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f847744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Of all the amazing walks around here, a few truly stand out, rising head and shoulders above the rest. \u2728<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e605745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e605745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Pendle Walks\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd37e84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd37e84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pendle Hill\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265c34a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"265c34a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Views-from-the-Pendle-Hill-summit-900x600.jpg\" title=\"Views from the Pendle Hill summit\" alt=\"Views from the Pendle Hill summit\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0acc472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0acc472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Kicking off with the region\u2019s most iconic walk, Pendle Hill draws crowds every year, famous for its dark witchcraft history and breathtaking summit views. \ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Fun fact \u2013 Known for the Pendle Witch trails of 1612, Pendle Hill also holds a special place in history with the Quaker movement, sparked when George Fox had a religious vision atop its peak.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">There are several paths to the top, but our favorite always starts from Barley.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Standing tall at 1,827 feet, the short yet steep climb up Pendle Hill is definitely a challenge\u2014but the views waiting at the summit are absolutely worth every step.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1aa6dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c1aa6dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-notorious-\u2018Pendle-Steps-900x600.jpg\" title=\"The notorious \u2018Pendle Steps\u2019\" alt=\"The notorious \u2018Pendle Steps\u2019\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edce7cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edce7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Overlooking Lancashire and stretching into the Yorkshire Dales, on a clear day you might even spot Blackpool Tower! \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The trail is well signposted and easy to follow\u2014keep an eye out for the Pendle Witch signs showing her on a broomstick.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca680b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca680b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pendle Sculpture Trail &amp; Aitken Wood\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e56ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4e56ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">If the steep climb up Pendle Hill isn\u2019t your thing, or you\u2019re after something a bit different, the Pendle Sculpture Trail is a brilliant choice for all ages and abilities. \ud83c\udfa8<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Winding through Aitken Wood, this scenic 5-kilometre walk is packed with quirky and fascinating sculptures inspired by the Pendle Witches and the area\u2019s rich history.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a5d569 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a5d569\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1824\" height=\"1368\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bats-stone-witches-mythical-creatures-more-the-sculptures-on-this-trail-are-always-a-winner-with-the-kids.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20790\" alt=\"Bats, stone witches, mythical creatures &amp; more, the sculptures on this trail are always a winner with the kids!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bats-stone-witches-mythical-creatures-more-the-sculptures-on-this-trail-are-always-a-winner-with-the-kids.jpg 1824w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bats-stone-witches-mythical-creatures-more-the-sculptures-on-this-trail-are-always-a-winner-with-the-kids-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bats-stone-witches-mythical-creatures-more-the-sculptures-on-this-trail-are-always-a-winner-with-the-kids-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1824px) 100vw, 1824px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-884e852 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"884e852\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">With its striking art, stunning scenery, and a fun way to dive into the area\u2019s captivating history, Pendle sculpture artist Ngaire Jackson calls the Pendle Sculpture Trail \u201cmagical.\u201d \u2728<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Once you\u2019ve explored it yourself, you\u2019ll probably find it hard to disagree.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cfb6c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cfb6c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ogden Reservoirs &amp; Fell Wood\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bad92e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6bad92e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ogden-Reservoirs-Fell-Wood.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20788\" alt=\"Ogden Reservoirs &amp; Fell Wood\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ogden-Reservoirs-Fell-Wood.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ogden-Reservoirs-Fell-Wood-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ogden-Reservoirs-Fell-Wood-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e2334b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e2334b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Often overlooked compared to the more famous walks mentioned earlier, the peaceful and scenic trails around Ogden Reservoirs are, in my opinion, criminally underappreciated. \ud83c\udf0a<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Home to Upper Ogden and Lower Ogden, the sparkling waters and untouched countryside make for a perfect, tranquil walk\u2014ideal if you\u2019re after a quieter trail.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just half a mile from the village of Barley, the reservoirs are surrounded by over 57 acres of woodland, including the largest, Fell Wood, which you can explore along the way.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">From Barley car park, head over the village bridge, cross the T-junction, and follow signs for Barley Green. Stick to the paved path, and you\u2019ll soon find yourself on the short climb up to the reservoirs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52cc0dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52cc0dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Downham, Worsaw Hill, and Chatburn\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c27a9a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c27a9a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Visiting Downham feels like stepping straight into a time capsule. \ud83d\udd70\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Untouched by the rush of modern life, the village has kept its timeless charm and has even been named one of Lancashire\u2019s prettiest villages.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a05910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0a05910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/With-various-trails-accessible-from-the-heart-of-the-village-youll-never-lose-sight-of-Pendle-Hill-which-dominates-the-landscape-for-miles-around.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20786\" alt=\"With various trails accessible from the heart of the village, you\u2019ll never lose sight of Pendle Hill which dominates the landscape for miles around.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/With-various-trails-accessible-from-the-heart-of-the-village-youll-never-lose-sight-of-Pendle-Hill-which-dominates-the-landscape-for-miles-around.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/With-various-trails-accessible-from-the-heart-of-the-village-youll-never-lose-sight-of-Pendle-Hill-which-dominates-the-landscape-for-miles-around-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/With-various-trails-accessible-from-the-heart-of-the-village-youll-never-lose-sight-of-Pendle-Hill-which-dominates-the-landscape-for-miles-around-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1799cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1799cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">While you <em>can<\/em> hike up to Pendle Hill from Downham, my top pick here is a fantastic 5-mile circular route crafted by The Walking Englishman. \ud83e\udd7e<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This quieter trail winds through classic Lancashire countryside and takes in Worsaw Hill, Fairy Bridge, and Downham Bridge\u2014so you\u2019re never short of stunning sights.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Pro tip \u2013 Downham is famous for its delicious local ice cream, so make sure to reward yourself with a scoop (or two!) after the walk. \ud83c\udf66<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7712491 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7712491\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gawthorpe Hall &amp; Hag Wood\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570c858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"570c858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gawthorpe-Hall.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20784\" alt=\"Gawthorpe Hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gawthorpe-Hall.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gawthorpe-Hall-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gawthorpe-Hall-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0db1ac6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0db1ac6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Just a short 15-minute drive from Barley, this 8-kilometre circular route follows the River Calder, winds through the ancient woodlands of Hag Wood, and passes the historic grounds of Gawthorpe Hall. \ud83c\udf33<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Built in the early 17th century and redesigned in the 1850s by Sir Charles Barry\u2014the architect behind the Houses of Parliament\u2014this Elizabethan country house is now managed by the National Trust and Lancashire County Council.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Once home to the Kay-Shuttleworth family for over 400 years, the grounds are open to the public today, with tours inside the hall available by appointment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84ef8b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"84ef8b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hag-Wood.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20782\" alt=\"Hag Wood\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hag-Wood.jpeg 1599w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hag-Wood-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hag-Wood-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afe86e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afe86e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">For the truly adventurous, it\u2019s possible to hike from Hag Wood all the way up to Pendle Hill. \u26f0\ufe0f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Taking around 2 hours to reach Barley via a mostly uphill trail, this route is definitely reserved for seasoned walkers!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ef6596 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ef6596\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tolkien Trail\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1e82f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b1e82f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20780\" alt=\"Tolkien Trail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hikeriderun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tolkien-Trail-1-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fbf59b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fbf59b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Last but definitely not least, this walk had to make the list! \ud83c\udf1f<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Although it\u2019s a 30-minute drive from Barley Village, the Tolkien Trail is one of the North West\u2019s most famous walks, drawing ramblers from around the world thanks to its connection with the legendary fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Famed for <em>The Hobbit<\/em> and <em>The Lord of the Rings<\/em> trilogy, it\u2019s said that Pendle\u2019s landscapes inspired Tolkien during his time in the Ribble Valley\u2014especially Pendle Hill, rumored to be the model for the \u201cMisty Mountain.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Starting from the charming village of Hurst Green, this trail treats you to stunning views of Pendle while walking the very paths Tolkien once wandered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Perfect for Middle-earth fans, the Shireburn Arms Pub sits right at the end of the circular route\u2014ideal for a well-earned ale and hearty pub grub. 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