The Calf's Head (Worston) (1)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 2.89 mi
- Elevation gain
- 164 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 164 ft
- Max elevation
- 396 ft
- TrailRank
- 34
- Min elevation
- 124 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 59 minutes
- Time
- one hour 31 minutes
- Coordinates
- 699
- Uploaded
- June 23, 2023
- Recorded
- June 2023
near Chatburn, England (United Kingdom)
Viewed 26 times, downloaded 2 times
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Itinerary description
Distance: 2.3 miles / 3.5 km.
Time: 1½ hours.
Easy: gentle gradients up and down, with a few old stiles.
Dog-friendly.
The Calf's Head, Worston, Clitheroe BB7 1QA
Tel: 01200 441218
www.calfshead.co.uk
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque conservation village of Worston, with large maintained gardens and outdoor seating areas which ofter stunning views of Pendle Hill, this inn is a walkers paradise with multiple well signposted and maintained walking routes directly from the inn. Circular walking routes from the Calf's Head cater for all levels from those who want to do a short afternoon stroll, walk into Clitheroe or climb Pendle Hill.
Open from 6.30 am weekdays and 8.00 am weekends, the Calf's Head offers an extensive menu of choices and daily specials.
Open fires, and a dog friendly pub brimming with traditional character plus a "glass house" conservatory extension for diners to feast their eyes on the stunning gardens, picturesque brook and Pendle Hill whilst enjoying a spot of lunch, this destination pub is a favourite for families and for those who want to relax and enjoy the countyside.
Highly praised for its friendly service, food and extensive range of dishes plus real ales to suit all tastes. The large dining areas can also cater for private dining, weddings, celebrations or business meetings and with 12 en suite bedrooms this is the perfect place to stay the night and really make the most of your visit.
Waypoints
Waypoint
373 ft
1
Leaving the Calf's Head from the front door, turn right and walk along the road, around the corner, leaving the road to go over the bridge on your right, and onto the gravel track. Bearing right again, follow the gravel track in between the buildings, keeping the white cottage to your right.
Waypoint
371 ft
2
Cross the stile/gate and, with the imposing view of Pendle Hill in front of you, follow the path straight up the field, across the next stile (or gate to the right) and straight on up across the next field, to reach a small stone bridge and stile. Cross this, and continue straight on again to the next gate. Keeping the fence to your right carry on, until you reach a tarmac track at the top.
Waypoint
509 ft
3
Turn right, and follow this track using the gate beside the cattle grid, and continue, ignoring the tarmac road which then bears left up to the farm. Instead, continue straight on again, over the bridge and along the gravel track, enjoying the stunning views across the Ribble Valley to your right. Continue straight on along the old track, through two more gates, until you reach the next farm.
Waypoint
535 ft
4
As you reach the gate before the farm, turn right and walk down the hill, keeping the fence and hedge on your left. Join an old track and continue straight on, through another gate, until you reach some farm buildings. Walk around these buildings to the right hand side and re-join the track going down the hill.
Waypoint
440 ft
5
Continue down and through next gate/stile and follow the track for a short distance until you see a kissing gate on your right.
Waypoint
416 ft
6
Walk straight across the field, heading for the left hand corner, where you will find a stile which you cross. Walk along the edge of the next field, keeping the stream to your right until you reach a bridge. Cross the bridge and continue across the next field to the left of the telegraph pole. Over the next stile, then little gate, and straight on again. Across the next stile and another field, until you meet the road.
Waypoint
362 ft
7
Turn right and walk along this road until you see a waymarked footpath on your right. Follow this path up along a wooded glade, passing a bridge to your left. (Look out for an old ring set in stone beside the path, where in a bygone time, a bull would be tethered, a piece of agricultural heritage). Follow along beside the stream until you reach the road, where you set off earlier. Turn left and walk back along the road to the Calf's Head.
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