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Pendle Hill summit trig point – Lower Ogden Reservoir loop from Sabden

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North West England

Pendle Hill summit trig point – Lower Ogden Reservoir loop from Sabden

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5.0

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Pendle Hill summit trig point – Lower Ogden Reservoir loop from Sabden

05:20

17.7km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.97 km

Pendle Hill summit trig point

Highlight • Summit

Steep climb up stone stairs from Barley. Can be a bit of a motorway from the Barley side, if you want a quieter walk, why not try from Downham.

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2

6.62 km

Path with Valley Views, Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

good wide path with valley views

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3

7.43 km

View of Upper and Lower Ogden Reservoirs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A gorgeous view over the Upper and Lower Ogden Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water to the town of Nelson.

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4

8.11 km

Ogden Reservoirs

Highlight • Structure

Water runs off the great whaleback of Pendle Hill, cascading down Ogden Clough and Boar Clough to reach the Ogden Reservoirs. Built to supply drinking water to nearby Nelson, the …

Tip by

5

9.19 km

Lower Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Ogden Reservoir was built in the early 1900's to supply water to the surrounding area.

Tip by

6

9.62 km

Nelson Waterworks Filter House

Highlight • Structure

Nice little house, very well looked after.

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7

9.99 km

The Pendle Inn, Barley

Highlight • Pub

Nice country pub with outside seating.
Open for food, drinks and snacks 11:00 - 23:00 every day.

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8

10.1 km

The Cabin Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice little café with free public toilets nearby.

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B

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

6.34 km

2.11 km

1.45 km

924 m

Surfaces

6.59 km

5.73 km

2.87 km

1.96 km

558 m

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Saturday 17 October

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4°C

13 %

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