Today I started with a short drive to Barlow to walk up Pendle Hill of Pendle Witches notoriety in the 1500’s and 1600’s. After another walk through the Forest of Bowlem, I got into a little bit of ‘double bubble, toil and trouble’ at the Pendle Inn. A pint of Pride of Pendle and I was off for a super walk up Pendle. I highly recommend you spend some time in this area and enjoy the ‘Cask Ale Trail by Bus’ which enables you to sample some John Smith Cask / Black Cat Mild / Premier / Pride of Pendle / Blonde Witch and some Guest Ales all by bus through this magnificent countryside. (call them at tel 01282661394). The other pub in the village looked very nice - the Barley Mow, but there is only so much time in the day, so I’ll have to save that one for next time!
Fly Fishing also available in Barlow, although its not river fishing, and there is a nice tea shop in the village. So bring your fishing rod and when your done have a nice cupa!
Well, here’s The Nomad’s tips to really enjoy your UK visit - ignore the weather, be flexible and enjoy ‘just the drive’ or ‘the walk’. There’s also lots of tourist information available everywhere. Oh, and stick to real ale and taste some real tea, but be ready to ‘walk it off’!
The Nomad
Useful links for this part of England:
Borough of Pendle: www.pendle.gov.uk
Note….today we had cause to visit the A & E section of the Burnley General Hospital and can only say how grateful we were for there superb service and caring to a visitor to the UK. Our experience qualifies us to say ….’what a great health-care system’ many thanks.