The Great Pendleside Trek

About the event

Following the last three years’ successful Treks, we’re very excited to bring back ‘The Great Pendleside Trek’ for 2026!

Event Details

The circular 35 mile endurance event will take place on Saturday 5th September starting and finishing at Pendleside Hospice.

The Great Pendleside Trek will take in some of Burnley and Pendle’s beautiful countryside, including Pendle Hill and part of the Pendle Way. Participants can choose to run or walk the route. Walkers will set off at 6am and runners will set off at 8am. If you intend to run the route or part of the route, you must set off at 8am. All participants are required to finish no later than 9pm.

Participants have the option to complete the full 35 mile route or finish at either Barley (13 mile) or Laneshawbridge (21 mile) aid stations. The 6 aid stations will be positioned at various points along the route approximately every 5-7 miles (Sabden, Barley, Colne, Wycoller, Thursden Valley and Worsthorne). All participants must check in at each point with staff/volunteers on the day at each aid station.

Please note, participants will need to arrange their own transport to the start point (Pendleside Hospice- limited parking on site available) and from their chosen end point.

The Great Pendleside Trek is not a race and therefore will not be timed. For participants wishing to time themselves we suggest using an app such as Strava, fitness watch etc.

Registration & Fees

Registration will open on Friday 13th March 2026.

• Adults- £30
• Children- £15 (min age 12 years old)

Fundraising

This event is being organised to raise funds in aid of Pendleside Hospice and all participants are encouraged to raise as much as possible. We advise setting up a JustGiving page to make collecting sponsorship hassle free! Click here to start your fundraising – Great Pendleside Trek 2025 – JustGiving

Route & Map

Please see below the links for the full route map, including aid station locations and additional toilet stops. Marshals and/or signage, where necessary, will be in position on the day to assist you. However, as the route covers 35 miles there will be sections where walkers will need to follow the route map. It can be accessed via the below links.

Please note: at 7pm onwards, a new “night route” will be implemented for anyone leaving check point 6 (St John’s Church, Worsthorne) after this time. This route MUST be used as it is the safest way back to the Hospice in the dark.

Trek Route: OS Maps

Night Route for anyone leaving Check Point 6 after 7pm: OS Maps

Google Map (Both Day and Night Routes)

Illustrative Map with Estimated Timescales

If you require the GPX route files, to share onto your watch or other devices, please let us know and we will arrange for these to be sent to you via email.

Toilets

At the 6 aid stations toilets, in some cases porta loos, will be available… bring hand sanitiser and tissues!

Kit List

All participants are required to have the following items with them for the duration of The Great Pendleside Trek:

• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Spare warm layer
• Hat and gloves
• Ability to carry a minimum 1 litre of water
• Reusable cup for aid stations
• Fully charged mobile phone, with OS Maps or OS Locate app installed (additional powerbank to charge if using for navigation)
• Map e.g. print of route, or Ordinance Survey OL21. (Route links and GPX will be provided)
• Compass
• Whistle
• Survival blanket or bag
• First aid kit. Personal care and medicines, Compeed/blister plasters, etc
• Suitable trail shoes or boots
• Personal snacks/food
• Head torch or other suitable light source (not phone)

Participants maybe subject to kit checks, at the discretion of event organisers, to ensure their safety. Event organisers reserve the right to extract any participant who is deemed to have unsuitable kit at any point along the route. Please pack your backpack sensibly and include the above items for each person taking part.

Pendleside have teamed up with The Sunnywood Project, a non-profit arts and nature education provider and outdoor events organiser, to ensure the event is enjoyable and safe for all.