Foulridge Beating the Bounds

About

The custom has taken place in Britain in a variety of forms for 2,000 years. Maps were rare and the position of boundaries was passed on by word of mouth. It became usual to make a formal perambulation or walk of the boundaries to check that no one had moved any of the marker stones or laid claim to your land.This walk covers the parish of Foulridge and takes in a wide variety of landscapes; from the gentle, flat setting around the Leeds & Liverpool Canal reservoirs, to the remote higher ground, offering spectacular views of the magnificent Pendle countryside.There are numerous pubs and eating establishments in the centre of the village close to the start and end point of this walk. These include three village pubs a chip shop and café.