Section 1 of 4, Burnley Way
Harle Syke to Padiham
10.2 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SD 869 350. Finish: SD 794 338. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 195 m of climbing and 341 m of descent; highest point 235 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Harle Syke.
- Bus stops
- Turning Circle, 140 m from the start. Directions SD 869 351Queen Street, 220 m from the start. Directions SD 867 351
- Car parks
- Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SD 868 353Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions SD 865 351Car park, 870 m from the start. Directions SD 861 350
Getting back
The section finishes at Padiham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Town Hall, 60 m from the finish. Directions SD 794 338Post Office, 70 m from the finish. Directions SD 794 339Waterside Mews, 180 m from the finish. Directions SD 795 337
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 18%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 4 kissing gates, 1 gate, 7 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 69 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 0.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Queen Victoria, Burnley: 4.2 miles in.Ruby & Claret, Fulledge: 4.7 miles in.Vintage Claret, Fulledge: 4.7 miles in.The Royal Dyche, Burnley: 4.7 miles in. Seats outside, step-free.The Turf, Burnley: 4.7 miles in.The Inn On The Wharf, Burnley: 5.5 miles in.The Talbot, Burnley: 4.5 miles in, about 200 m off the way.The Coach and Horses, Burnley: 4.6 miles in, about 200 m off the way.The Bridge Bier Huis, Burnley: 4.7 miles in, about 300 m off the way.The Oxford, Fulledge: 4.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.And 12 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- The Coffee Mill, Burnley: 5.8 miles in. Seats outside.Zara Cafe, Burnley: 4.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Costa, Burnley: 4.8 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Real Coffee Bean, Burnley: 4.8 miles in, about 300 m off the way.KC's, Burnley: 4.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Costa, Burnley Wood: 5.2 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Brambles Café, Burnley: 5.5 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Rhode Island Coffee, Burnley: 5.5 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Little Barista, Burnley: 5.5 miles in, about 350 m off the way. Seats outside.Choc Stop, Burnley: 5.6 miles in, about 200 m off the way.And 1 more within a quarter of a mile.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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