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Barley-with-Wheatley Booth

Civil Parish in Lancashire Pendle

England

Barley-with-Wheatley Booth

Footpath and Stream, Barley The footpath leads onwards up Pendle Hill. The stream has some charming small waterfalls.
Footpath and Stream, Barley Credit: David Bremner

Barley-with-Wheatley Booth is a civil parish located in the borough of Pendle, Lancashire, England. Situated in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the parish covers an area of approximately 4 square miles. It is a rural area characterized by rolling hills, sprawling farmland, and picturesque countryside views.

The parish consists of two small villages, Barley and Wheatley Booth, which are separated by a distance of about 1 mile. Barley is the larger of the two villages and serves as the administrative center for the parish. It features a number of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a post office. Wheatley Booth, on the other hand, is a smaller village with a more residential feel.

The area is rich in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The landscape is dotted with ancient burial mounds, stone circles, and other archaeological sites. The parish is also home to the famous Pendle Hill, a prominent landmark that holds a significant place in English folklore and is associated with the Pendle witches' trials of 1612.

Barley-with-Wheatley Booth offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The parish is intersected by several walking trails, notably the Pendle Way, which attracts both locals and tourists alike. Additionally, the area hosts various events throughout the year, such as the Barley Walking Festival and the Pendle Walking Festival.

Overall, Barley-with-Wheatley Booth is a charming and scenic civil parish that offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Footpath and Stream, Barley The footpath leads onwards up Pendle Hill. The stream has some charming small waterfalls.
Footpath and Stream, Barley
The footpath leads onwards up Pendle Hill. The stream has some charming small waterfalls.
Set in Concrete A boot print set in the concrete. A moment captured on the footpath up Pendle Hill.
Set in Concrete
A boot print set in the concrete. A moment captured on the footpath up Pendle Hill.
A Glimpse of Pendle Hill On the footpath from Barley and a glimpse of Pendle Hill is had through the trees.
A Glimpse of Pendle Hill
On the footpath from Barley and a glimpse of Pendle Hill is had through the trees.
On Pendle Hill A pause to admire the view on the way up Pendle Hill.
On Pendle Hill
A pause to admire the view on the way up Pendle Hill.
Path on Pendle Hill On my way back down towards Barley.
Path on Pendle Hill
On my way back down towards Barley.
Barley Water, Barley Looking upstream along Barley Water from Barley Bridge, just prior to the confluence with White Hough Water.
Barley Water, Barley
Looking upstream along Barley Water from Barley Bridge, just prior to the confluence with White Hough Water.
Eastern Escarpment, Pendle Hill Looking up at the escarpment on the eastern side of Pendle Hill.
Eastern Escarpment, Pendle Hill
Looking up at the escarpment on the eastern side of Pendle Hill.
Top of the Ogden Valley Greenway, Pendle Hill Looking out towards the Ogden Valley Greenway and, beyond, the Ribble Estuary.
Top of the Ogden Valley Greenway, Pendle Hill
Looking out towards the Ogden Valley Greenway and, beyond, the Ribble Estuary.
Lower Ogden Reservoir
Lower Ogden Reservoir
Stormclouds over Pendle Hill Pendle View Farm <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SD7754">SD7754</a> (Shown on the map as Cracoe Hill Farm) in the foreground.
Stormclouds over Pendle Hill
Pendle View Farm SD7754 (Shown on the map as Cracoe Hill Farm) in the foreground.
Pendle Inn Inn in the very popular village of Barley.
Pendle Inn
Inn in the very popular village of Barley.
Path on the edge of Pendle Views are restricted by low cloud.
Path on the edge of Pendle
Views are restricted by low cloud.
Path down Pendle Side The slightly gentler of the two main routes from the Barley side. Views are restricted by low cloud, though a break in the cloud can be seen.
Path down Pendle Side
The slightly gentler of the two main routes from the Barley side. Views are restricted by low cloud, though a break in the cloud can be seen.
Feeding sheep at dusk Low cloud is resting on Pendle Hill behind.
Feeding sheep at dusk
Low cloud is resting on Pendle Hill behind.
Pendle Hill Pendle Hill at 557m (1,827 feet) is something of a Lancashire icon, steeped in folklore and history. The 17th century seems to have been a particularly busy period here with the Pendle witch trials in 1612, Richard Towneley's barometer experiment in 1661 and George Fox's vision of many souls coming to Christ in 1652. Of those the witch trials are perhaps the best known. Ten men and two women living in the immediate area were accused of commiting murder by witchcraft. Ten were found guilty and executed. Towneley, together with Henry Power, used the newly invented barometer to measure air pressure at different altitudes on the hill which led to an understanding of the relationship between air density and pressure. Finally, George Fox's vision at this spot was an important event in the establishment of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Note how the area around the pillar has been eroded away by its many visitors. More recent pictures show how this problem has been addressed: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3864654">SD8041 : Trig Point on Pendle Hill</a>.
Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill at 557m (1,827 feet) is something of a Lancashire icon, steeped in folklore and history. The 17th century seems to have been a particularly busy period here with the Pendle witch trials in 1612, Richard Towneley's barometer experiment in 1661 and George Fox's vision of many souls coming to Christ in 1652. Of those the witch trials are perhaps the best known. Ten men and two women living in the immediate area were accused of commiting murder by witchcraft. Ten were found guilty and executed. Towneley, together with Henry Power, used the newly invented barometer to measure air pressure at different altitudes on the hill which led to an understanding of the relationship between air density and pressure. Finally, George Fox's vision at this spot was an important event in the establishment of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Note how the area around the pillar has been eroded away by its many visitors. More recent pictures show how this problem has been addressed: SD8041 : Trig Point on Pendle Hill.
Old Guide Stone At Four Lanes End where the Clitheroe to Colne route intersects the Burnley to Gisburn route
Old Guide Stone
At Four Lanes End where the Clitheroe to Colne route intersects the Burnley to Gisburn route
Pendle Big End View from Four Lane Ends
Pendle Big End
View from Four Lane Ends
Pendle Way through White Hough Plantation The Pendle Way is a footpath in the South Pennines which encircles the borough of Pendle. It was officially opened in 1987. The circuit is 45 miles. Its attractions include historical associations with the seventeenth century Pendle Witches, connections with the Brontës, stonebuilt villages in the traditional style of East Lancashire and the South Pennines, relics of the weaving and lead mining industry, and limestone meadows and millstone grit moorland culminating in the ascent of Pendle Hill. The logo is a witch on a broomstick <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4622234">SD8848 : Every Witch Way</a>
Pendle Way through White Hough Plantation
The Pendle Way is a footpath in the South Pennines which encircles the borough of Pendle. It was officially opened in 1987. The circuit is 45 miles. Its attractions include historical associations with the seventeenth century Pendle Witches, connections with the Brontës, stonebuilt villages in the traditional style of East Lancashire and the South Pennines, relics of the weaving and lead mining industry, and limestone meadows and millstone grit moorland culminating in the ascent of Pendle Hill. The logo is a witch on a broomstick SD8848 : Every Witch Way
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Barley-with-Wheatley Booth is located at Grid Ref: SD8141 (Lat: 53.86497, Lng: -2.279657)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Pendle

Police Authority: Lancashire

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