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Posted: 05 Mar 2023

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On top of Pendle Hill

On top of Pendle Hill
A view of a quickly disappearing trig point (triangulation pillar) on top of Pendle Hill. A hearty up-hill hike to get here but worth it in the end. The sky at this time had turned to a rather hazy blue heralding the coming evening and some mist. We had only seen two couples all the way up to here but suddenly all the world and his dog joined us.
At an elevation of 557m it is described as an untamed place, full of mystery and infamous as the home of the Pendle Witches who were tried and executed for witchcraft in 1612.
See last photo (and small Pip) for bigger view from here.

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Luis Miguel, Rosalyn Hilborne, Gabi Lombardo, Peter Castell and 9 other people have particularly liked this photo

18 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Well composed and what a stunning view !!
2 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Witches! Poor women ~
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nick Weall club
In that, we all agree Nick!
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Un bel endroit et une histoire un peu tragique.
Bonne et agréable journée dominicale.
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wow,the view
Wonderful images

Peaceful Sunday!
2 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
A great view from up here Herb I had forgotten what it looked like will have to put that right later this year. Thanks for the push to get back up thare .
All the best Gordon
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Glad that this has inspired you Gordon and no doubt you will do it justice with one of your camera's. Look forward to seeing your slant on the hill here.

Cheers. Herb
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Gigantic view from up there.
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I quite like Trig Points as they're nearly always situated with a good view, and this one is no exception. I've never seen one with this sort of surroundings though Herb. That huge circular patch of cobblestones looks fantastic.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Hi Keith. I don't think I have seen the same anywhere else either. Maybe the ground was being worn away by visitors as I am sure it was not like this on our last hike up here many years back now. A great view as you say and I am heartened that you too, liked this scene.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 years ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
I feel sure if sticking it on top of the hill was suggested now there would be an uproar about defacing the countryside, I've seen it but never been up there
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Peter Castell club
You are probably right but now, if it was a wind-turbine - no problems getting planning permission to place it up on't top here.

Cheers for the call. Herb
2 years ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
a beautiful and also sad location! it is terrible so many women were executed in the past because they are believed to be evil :-(((
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
Glad you liked it Gabi. yes the sad history is typical of many places and events of that era.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
I love the atmosphere created in this super shot Herb. It looks like you're on top of the world....which you almost are from the look of the superb overview!

All the best, Rosa
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
It was a high view and a difficult hike up for us -out of conditioned oldies. Glad you liked it.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 years ago.
 StoneRoad2013
StoneRoad2013 club
Beautiful view from this Trig Point.
I like the "paving" around it ...
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to StoneRoad2013 club
Yes, a very popular and well visited trig point here. The paving must have been put here to prevent erosion from all the visitors.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 years ago.

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