Section 3 of 4, Pendle Way
Kelbrook to Barnoldswick
8 miles (12.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SD 908 448. Finish: SD 875 464. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 203 m of climbing and 217 m of descent; highest point 224 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kelbrook.
- Bus stops
- Craven Heifer, 670 m from the start. Directions SD 901 447Sough Lane, 830 m from the start. Directions SD 902 454Barnoldswick Road, 860 m from the start. Directions SD 900 445
- Car parks
- Church Parking, 590 m from the start. Directions SD 902 447Car park, 700 m from the start. Directions SD 901 447Car park, 780 m from the start. Directions SD 901 445
Getting back
The section finishes at Barnoldswick. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Sunday School, 90 m from the finish. Directions SD 876 465Manchester Road, 290 m from the finish. Directions SD 877 463Station Road, 390 m from the finish. Directions SD 878 467
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 30%, gravel and tracks 23%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 gates, 1 stream crossing, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 71 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 6.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Red Lion, Earby: 1.6 miles in.The Stratergy, Barnoldswick: at the finish.Cross Keys, Barnoldswick: at the finish.Chewies Bar, Barnoldswick: at the finish.The Barlick, Barnoldswick: at the finish.White Lion, Earby: 1.9 miles in, about 150 m off the way.BB18, Earby: 2 miles in, about 200 m off the way.BB18 Brewery & Tap, Earby: 2 miles in, about 200 m off the way.Punch Bowl, Earby: 2.3 miles in, about 250 m off the way. Food.The Greyhound, Barnoldswick: 7.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.And 4 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- Lock Stop Cafe, Barnoldswick: 4.9 miles in.Lower Point Marina, Salterforth: 6.5 miles in.Old Mariner Coffee, Barnoldswick: at the finish.Humble Pie, Earby: 2 miles in, about 300 m off the way.GG's Cafe, Barnoldswick: 6.8 miles in, about 300 m off the way.Deli Belly, Barnoldswick: 7.9 miles in, about 300 m off the way.Simply Wicked, Barnoldswick: 7.9 miles in, about 400 m off the way. Seats outside.Victoria's Cafe, Barnoldswick: 7.9 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Cafe on the Square, Barnoldswick: 7.9 miles in, about 350 m off the way.Frank Street Coffee House, Barnoldswick: 7.9 miles in, about 300 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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