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Hike On Lancashire Group

We are the Hike on Lancashire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

An approximately 8.5 miles circular walk through the countryside to the south-east of Nelson, including parts of the Burnley Way, Pendle Way and Bronte Way.  Starting from the small car park at Walverden Reservoir, we firstly walk to the small village of Catlow before tracking east to the Coldwell Reservoirs.  We then loop round to Cockden before returning north to our starting point. 

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
448.1m / 1470ft
Type:
circular

Although a substantial portion of the walk is on good paths, roads and paths, there are stretches across fields and near streams, meaning some places will be muddy: good walking boots will therefore be needed.  Livestock are highly likely to be encountered when passing through fields.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 87104 36654
Nearest postcode:
BB9 0HZ
what3words:
pool.august.faster
Start time:
11:00 am

Walverden Reservoir car park. At the end of the road, head towards the industrial estate but then take the unmade track to the right with the small 'No Entry' sign (but only applicable to lorries!).

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking