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Natural Feature
History and legend has woven a spell over Pendle. Pendle Hill rises above this ancient hunting ground, once the home of wolves and wild boar and to this day dotted with tiny hamlets and farms.
Cycle Route
Nelson
A 17 mile on-road cycle route through marvellous undulating countryside and picturesque villages, taking from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the pace you go and how long you stop along the route. Not suitable for beginners.
Shop/Shopping Centre
Pendle
Come to Pendle and visit their fantastic indoor and outdoor markets!
Countryside
At 557 metres, Pendle Hill dominates the surrounding Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing spectacular views that stretch all the way to the coast on a clear day. This inspirational mound has a long and dramatic…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Barnoldswick
See the century-old, 600hp, two-cylinder Steam Engine that once powered more than 1200 cotton weaving looms, along with its 16-foot flywheel, the hand-fired boiler, a smaller 250hp engine rescued from another mill nearby, three working weaving looms…
Countryside
Nelson
Barrowford is a linear village situated to the north of Nelson on the A682. It has 17th and 18th century farmhouses and handloom weavers' cottages alongside the later 19th and 20th century mills.
Countryside
Clitheroe
Gisburn is a thriving village with a long history. Situated on the A59, between Clitheroe and Skipton, its wide main street still retains some of its cobblestones.
Town
Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick is a town steeped in history and can trace its history back to the Vikings. The shops in the town often have a more individual flavour than most, and Barnoldswick itself hosts many events throughout the year.
Market Town
Colne is an ancient market town steeped in history (parts of the parish church date back to the 11th century). Birthplace of Wallace Hartley (band master on the Titanic) and home of The Great British R&B Festival.
Historic House
Wycoller
The hall was built by the Hartley family at the end of the 16th century and subsequently extended in the 18th by Squire Henry Owen Cunliffe, in order to attract a wealthy wife. Charlotte Brontë is thought to have frequently visited Wycoller village.
Canal / Waterway / Marina
Foulridge, Colne
Foulridge Canal cruises has been operating under the present ownership for 23 years on the tranquil countryside section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Foulridge Canal Wharf, 2 miles from the end of the M65 motorway in Colne.
Picnic Site
Barley
One the very best picnic sites in the North West, there are many footpaths in the area, and good walks can be obtained between Barley and the picturesque villages of Rimington and Downham in the shadow of Pendle Hill.
Village
Wycoller is a picturesque hamlet famous for its the ruins of Wycoller Hall where Charlotte Brontë set part of Jane Eyre. Here you can walk over the historic "Clam Bridge" that dates back to the Iron Age.
Town
The town was originally two villages, Little Marsden and Great Marsden. However, the advent of the railways in the late 19th century resulted in the new town of Nelson being given its Town Charter by Queen Victoria.
Sports & Leisure
Colne
Prestige Karting is one of the largest indoor go karting centres in the North of England. Designed by professional racers, the karting circuit is approximately 360 metres long, and is one of the most demanding karting tracks in the UK.
Museum
Colne
Colne Heritage Centre features items of historical interest associated with the ancient market town of Colne.
Picnic Site
Barnoldswick
Beautiful picnic area at the summit of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at what is described as the "Best Kept Locks in the Country". While away the time, stroll along or cycle the canal towpath, or walk the many local walking routes.
Cycle Route
Colne
Explore the Lancashire Pennines and the Forest of Bowland on these fantastic mountain bike routes.
Sports Ground / Stadium
Nelson
The Steven Burke cycle circuit is a base for adult and child cycle training, short beginners’ rides, local club Cycle Sport Pendle and cycle racing. The cycle circuit is also open for free to the public.
Theatre
Colne
The Little Theatre in River Street, Colne is the home of Colne Dramatic Society. An increasingly popular, and respected venue providing an eclectic mix of both cutting edge and traditional theatre in the Pendle area. Tickets are available from the…