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BBC TravelOct 25, 2026

'There's this spooky presence in Pendle Hill': Trace the footsteps of England's most famous accused witches

The borough of Pendle has been considered haunted ever since nine suspected witches were sent to their deaths there in 1612. Here's how curious visitors can trace their steps.

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Ashlar HouseHotelOnly building still standing that witches went inside
Elsewhere
Pendle HillSightPendle, United KingdomSummit offers views over Yorkshire and a nice walk
The Witch WayPlaceBurnley, United KingdomBus connects Manchester city centre with Burnley
Pendle InnHotelPendle, United KingdomLocated in the heart of where alleged witches terrified neighbours
Pendle Heritage CentreMuseumPendle, United KingdomLearn about Pendle witches and explore its garden
Witches GaloreMarketNewchurch-in-Pendle, United KingdomSells witch memorabilia and history books
Lancaster CastleSightLancaster, United Kingdom11th-Century Norman castle where accused awaited deaths
The Golden LionRestaurantLancaster, United KingdomLocal myth says accused had a final drink before execution
St Mary's ChurchSightNewchurch-in-Pendle, United KingdomImposing Gothic parish church in shadow of Pendle Hill
Witches' TombSightNewchurch-in-Pendle, United KingdomLarge stone vault believed to belong to Nutter and ilk
Forest of BowlandSightPendle, United KingdomForest with dramatic valleys and wild heather fields
Pendle Hill lay-bySightPendle, United Kingdom
Pendle Witches' WayTrailPendle, United Kingdom
Lancashire Witches' WalkTrailPendle, United Kingdom

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