THE West Craven area will be part of the UK’s largest free walking festival starting on Saturday.
The week-long Pendle Walking Festival, which runs until August 21, includes 71 free guided walks for all levels of walkers, including a great choice suitable for families.
“The Pendle Walking Festival highlights some fascinating glimpses of Pendle’s history,” explained Pendle’s tourism officer, Mike Williams.
"It includes Pendle’s little-known Brontë connections as this year is the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth in 1816.
“We’re also celebrating the Leeds and Liverpool Canal's 200th birthday. That’s why we’ve included walks that explore the most picturesque stretches, with walk leaders who can explain its compelling history.”
Mr Williams added: “This is the 12th year of our Pendle Walking Festival, which started from humble beginnings and is now the biggest free walking festival in the UK.”
One of the more challenging walks in this year’s festival includes Pendle’s Three Peaks, which tackles Pendle, Weets and Boulsworth Hills all in one day. Weets Hill is in Barnoldswick.
Visit visitpendle.com for the full programme.
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