Pendle Witches' Way, Pendle

BBC TravelOct 25

'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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Pendle HillSightSummit offers views over Yorkshire and a nice walk
Pendle InnHotelLocated in the heart of where alleged witches terrified neighbours
Pendle Heritage CentreMuseumLearn about Pendle witches and explore its garden
Forest of BowlandSightForest with dramatic valleys and wild heather fields
Pendle Hill lay-bySight
Pendle Witches' WayTrail
Lancashire Witches' WalkTrail
Elsewhere
The Witch WayPlaceBurnley, United KingdomBus connects Manchester city centre with Burnley
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
Ashlar HouseHotelFence, United KingdomOnly building still standing that witches went inside

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