18 mile trail - Valley loop
starting and ending at Clitheroe train station.
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 467 m
- Descent
- 466 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 46 m
- High Point
- 310 m
- Gradient
- 5˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 46 m to the maximum altitude of 310 m, the route covers 27 km, 467 vertical metres of ascent and 466 vertical metres of descent.
Description
a flat start with some elevation onto the tail of Pendle hill. The trail heads down towards spring wood before heading back through Wiswell. Finishing leg heads down the country side fields and back into Clitheroe.
Difficulty
Moderate
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.