Half Tour Of Pendle

Post date: Aug 4, 2012 9:07:36 AM

Category: AM

Distance: 14.4km / 9miles

Ascent: 685m / 2,250ft

Description:

Circular loop over Pendleton Moor and Pendle Hill. Starting and finishing near the village of Barley, Lancashire, BB12, grid ref. 822402.

Registration:

Registration is at Barley Village Hall.

Kit Requirements:

Windproof whole body cover, Map, compass and whistle.

Parking:

There is parking at the national trust car park.

Race Website:

www.clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk

Route Card:

From the start the route is marked to the Fellgate at Buttock (GR807401).

Head N uphill to CP1 - a gate in wall (GR805418) approx. 400m past the summit. Do not cross the wall.

Instead turn left and head SW to CP2 above a disused quarry at the Nick O’ Pendle (GR773385).

Head E to CP3, a gate by Churn Clough Reservoir (GR787385).

Climb NE onto Spence Moor, cross the top and descent steeply into Ogden Clough to CP4, a stile in wall (GR802397).

Climb NE along wall to right to the Fellgate at Buttock.

Head E along marked route across fields to the finish at Village Hall.

GPS File:

Available (see bottom of the post to download)

Route map: