Pendle Way In A Day 2026

Name: Pendle Way In A Day 2026
Start: 2026-02-07T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Barley, Lancashire

Schedule

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Barley, Lancashire | Burnley, EN

The Pendle Way In A Day - A Winter Ultra in East Lancashire - is a waymarked trail challenge in the gritty yet beautiful trails and moorlands of the South Pennines.
A full circular of the Pendle Way of approximately 45miles with 6100ft ascent (68.8km, 1848m) and an alternative option of approximately 30miles (4500ft // 46.5km, 1343m) open to both Runners and Walkers.
The Pendle Way In A Day route takes in the villages of Pendle in East Lancashire along the footpaths and bridleways in the picturesque moorlands of the local countryside. The route is partially waymarked with the infamous Pendle Witch although a full map, GPX files and Written Instructions will be provided.
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Starting Barley at the foot of Pendle you'll head through Blacko, to Barnoldswick via Weets Hill, Earby, Laneshawbridge, Wycoller, Boulsworth Bottoms, Catlow Bottoms, Higham, Newchurch and take in a climb up Pendle Hill. The 30mile course option will take a modified route of the Pendle Way to Laneshawbridge, then follow the Pendle Way in full.
Registration:
All from the quaint Barley Village, BB12 9JU. Parking is available close by in the village.
If you would like to make a weekend and book local accommodation, please get in touch for recommendations and advice.
Start:
45mile Walkers 7am
45mile Runners 8am
30mile all entrants at 10am
Checkpoint closure times detailed on website
The Challenge: Overall cut off time at Finish is Midnight for all routes.
Kit and other info:
This is a tough challenge event in Winter weather conditions with some navigational ability required and an amount of climbing, therefore NOT suitable for beginners.
Please wear clothing appropriate to the conditions and further recommended kit.
Minimum entrant age 18 years old.
Sorry no dogs allowed
Transfers allowed up to 1 month before.
Donations from the event are made to local charitable causes.
Full details at www.pendlewayinaday.co.uk