Pendle Sculpture Trail - Start/Finish

Once we found as not signposted very well was enjoyable. Some of the sculptures looked like they needed a little attention and was a few muddy patches around Some sculptures easy to do as we carried twin babies in slings. Car park very reasonable and the cabin cafe is first class and great value.

We tried to get the trail but had a few misadventures.

1 - don't follow Google maps, go to Bailey.
2 - no parking near the trail. Carpark is in town, walk through town then a 3/4 mile walk on a private road

We didn't make it as we had a very tired toddler. I'm sure it was lovely had we got there!

The road to the trail starts in the village of Barley and goes via a private road that's used by the water company. Its about 5 mins walk.from the car park to this road. Barley itself is gorgeous regardless so worth a visit on its own..car park is a APR camera one so u pay on way out. £1.50 to £3 tops.
The road isn't steep but it's up hill for a mile or so. Past a reservoir and some nice views of Pendle Hill. It's not an easy walk for those not into walking. As where the trail starts its uphill again this time very steep on loose stones. It was at this point my 12yr old son gave up. Hes SEN so we had to turn round. My younger one went on with his mum but they tell me half the sculptures are missing anyway. And the rest is again all sloped.
Nothing wrong with that but some reviews present it as a leisurely walk for all the family. It's not. It's medium difficulty and uphill all the way. If you're with a buggy or wheelchair or have issues walking you won't manage.
The views were great but I never got to the trail. More interesting was being near the reputed site of Malkin Tower where the witches coven were accused of meeting. The wider area and other things to explore are more worthwhile than this prefabricated path. Shame because it looked great originally.

Long walk in and the hill up is long and steep. Ok if you're fit and healthy. The sculptures were really nice. All had information about them. Kids loved it.

Some great sculptures when you reach the forest where they are situated . Quite a way from the carpark in Barley walking past both the reservoirs and when you reach the forest entrance there is quite a steep hill to climb to get to the trail but once up there it is a nice walk with interesting sculptures.

Not bad but not outstanding. A few show pieces in resin and a few bits that are just bits of wood stuck together. Any decent sculpture garden that has pieces for sale usually has better work. But it's a nice walk through the plantation.

Some interesting sculptures and a good puzzle to complete on the walk around. Missed the Boggart sculpture unfortunately, I think one or two others as well, and never found the last riddle. Quite a few of the sculptures are a little off the path and not signposted. Views are a little mediocre. There is no parking nearby, and the initial hill up to the loop is steep, so be wary of visiting with little ones or ppl with mobility trouble. Probably only worth three stars, but it's nice that it's there and would be a shame if it closed.

A lot of sculptures missing but still nice walk through the nature.