Section 2 of 4, Pendle Way
Catlow to Kelbrook
12.5 miles (20.2 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SD 882 366. Finish: SD 908 448. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 538 m of climbing and 608 m of descent; highest point 349 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Catlow.
- Car park
- Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions SD 881 370
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Townhouse Road, 1.1 km away (Directions); Nelson station, 2.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Kelbrook. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Craven Heifer, 670 m from the finish. Directions SD 901 447Sough Lane, 830 m from the finish. Directions SD 902 454Barnoldswick Road, 860 m from the finish. Directions SD 900 445
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 40%, paved or flagged 11%, earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (39%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 11 gates, 9 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 78 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 8.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Emmott Arms, Laneshaw Bridge: 7.8 miles in.Black Lane Ends, Lane Head: 10.7 miles in.
- Café
- Craft Centre and tea room, Wycoller: 6.5 miles in. Seats outside.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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