The Pendle Witches Trail

The Pendle Witches Trail is the 45 mile route travelled by the witches to where they were convicted. The Trail takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain, through Pendle and the Ribble Valley, ending at Lancaster Castle. The trail starts at Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowford, where the witches story is told by video. The trail can be followed by car, minibus or bike, with opportunities to enjoy walks and places of interest along the way.

Directions from Pendle:
The starting point for the Pendle Witch Trail is at Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowford.
Follow the A682 out of Barrowford to Blacko. Turn left at the sign to Roughlee.
At the crossroads carry straight on to Newchurch. Turn right past Witches Galore, go up the hill.
Keep straight on through Barley Village past the Pendle Inn. The road bends sharp left to Downham.
Go past the Assheton Arms and follow the road to the left and keep left.
Turn to Clitheroe following the A671. Follow the signs for the Castle & Museum. Then take the B647B to Waddington and the Trough of Bowland.
Follow the signs to Newton, past the Parker Arms (B647B). In Newton Village turn left to Dunsop Bridge.
Go through Dunsop Bridge then turn right to the Trough of Bowland and Lancaster. Follow the signs to Lancaster.
At Golgotha Village turn right, follow the City Centre signs.

Information courtesy of Pendle Borough Council.