Family and Short Walks

The route through Aitken wood is moderately steep but the views of Pendle on a fine day make it all worthwhile! Much of the route is on hard surfaced tracks but some sections are un-surfaced and may become muddy in wet weather . There are several gates and kissing gates on the route but at the time of writing only one stile, at the Whitehough end of the walk.

There are no steep gradients on the walk and much of the walk is on hard surfaced tracks or tarmac road. However , the return leg of the route crosses fields, which may become muddy in the wet weather. The middle section of the walk is along a country lane and care should be taken to ensure you are visible to drivers using the road. There are several gates and kissing gates to negotiate but, at the time of writing, no stiles.

One or two steep gradients together with some relatively rough boggy moorland. A significant number of stiles need to be crossed over the course of the walk.

Pendle Canal Walks Circular Walk 1 - Mile Tunnel and Slipper Hill. 2.5 miles, approximately 1hr 30 minutes. Moderate. Level and steep walking. The Pendle Canal Walks are a great series of four easy circular walks from two to five miles. Most are easy walking and include sections along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath and through Alkincoates Park Nature Reserve. Admire the views whilst you watch beautiful wildlife and plants.

Pendle Canal Walks Circular Walk 2 - Wanless Bridge & Barrowford Locks. 2.5 miles, approximately 1hr 30 minutes. Easy/Moderate. The Pendle Canal Walks are a great series of four easy circular walks from two to five miles. Most are easy walking and include sections along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath and through Alkincoates Park Nature Reserve. Admire the views whilst you watch beautiful wildlife and plants.

Pendle Canal Walks Circular Walk 3 - Lake Burwain. 2.7 miles, approximately 1hr 45 minutes. Easy. The Pendle Canal Walks are a great series of four easy circular walks from two to five miles. Most are easy walking and include sections along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath and through Alkincoates Park Nature Reserve. Admire the views whilst you watch beautiful wildlife and plants.

Pendle Canal Walks Circular Walk 4 - Foulridge Wharf & Country Brook. Approximately 5 miles, 3 hours. Moderate to hard. The Pendle Canal Walks are a great series of four easy circular walks from two to five miles. Most are easy walking and include sections along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath and through Alkincoates Park Nature Reserve. Admire the views whilst you watch beautiful wildlife and plants.