LET’S TAKE THE DOG…

This is a great circular walk from Barley around four reservoirs taking in some hilly terrain that will test man and dog, as well as affording some lovely springtime views across the countryside

BARLEY – FOUR RESERVOIRS WALK
Distance: 6.11 miles
Time: 3hrs

From the car park walk down the village street past the Pendle Inn, as the road bears left a road sign on the right indicates ‘Blacko footpath only’. At the end of the reservoir turn right following the sign to Black Moss. After skirting the second reservoir the path reaches the road at Lower Black Moss. Turn left up the road for half a mile.

The footpath continues on the left along a grassy path down towards the lower reservoir. At the side of Salt Pie cross the stone stile on the right and head for a further stone stile at the top right hand corner of the field. Walk to the left of Higher Laithe Barn and follow the tarmac road to Windy Harbour Farm and on to the road.

On crossing the road follow the right hand of the two footpath signs. The path leads uphill to a stone stile set in the stone wall. Carry on uphill to meet the farm road leading to Pendle Side. Take the second track on the left following the painted sign to Pendle.

On reaching Pendle House the path continues through the gate, along the back of the house, and then follows the contour along the side of the fell. Shortly before Under Pendle go through the wide gate – the houses are overlooked from the path. The path now crosses a brook and continues to follow the contour, where Buttock in Pendle is seen from high. After crossing a stile the path enters a narrow cleft, shortly after the path descends and circles the top end of the reservoir. The descent continues into Ogden Clough. At the bottom turn left through the gate.

A well-trodden path starts the return to Barley. At the end of Upper Ogden Reservoir there is a steep descent and the path now joins the rough road which skirts the lower reservoir and leads directly to the water treatment plant. The car park at Barley is seen across the road.

With thanks to Michael Wainright of Fellscape. For full details please go to the Fellscape website: www.fellscape.co.uk

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