About Cow Pasture Hill
There's not much to Cow Pasture Hill itself - it's a modest fell that rises out of the moorland north of Clitheroe with decent views across the Ribble Valley and towards Pendle Hill. The walk up takes about forty minutes from the nearest car park, following farm tracks and open moorland paths. Nothing dramatic, but on a clear day the visibility is genuinely rewarding.
This is proper fell-walking country rather than a tourist trap. You won't find a café or a visitor centre at the top, just grass, a trig point, and the kind of quiet that makes you remember why you came out in the first place. Families with older kids will manage it fine - the paths are straightforward and there's room to roam if someone needs to burn off energy. Younger children might flag on the final push though.
Walkers doing a longer loop through the surrounding moorland will find it a natural waypoint rather than a destination in itself. The real appeal comes if you're staying somewhere like Peaks and Pods just down the road - it makes a decent half-day outing without needing to drive miles. Worth combining with Pendle Hill or exploring the Clitheroe area more broadly rather than treating it as a standalone visit. Summer and early autumn are best, when the moorland's at its most appealing and the paths aren't boggy.
This is proper fell-walking country rather than a tourist trap. You won't find a café or a visitor centre at the top, just grass, a trig point, and the kind of quiet that makes you remember why you came out in the first place. Families with older kids will manage it fine - the paths are straightforward and there's room to roam if someone needs to burn off energy. Younger children might flag on the final push though.
Walkers doing a longer loop through the surrounding moorland will find it a natural waypoint rather than a destination in itself. The real appeal comes if you're staying somewhere like Peaks and Pods just down the road - it makes a decent half-day outing without needing to drive miles. Worth combining with Pendle Hill or exploring the Clitheroe area more broadly rather than treating it as a standalone visit. Summer and early autumn are best, when the moorland's at its most appealing and the paths aren't boggy.
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What type of attraction is Cow Pasture Hill?
Cow Pasture Hill is a peak in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire & The Humber.
Are there holiday parks near Cow Pasture Hill?
Yes, there are 1 holiday parks near Cow Pasture Hill. The closest is Peaks and Pods, just 3.8 miles away, rated 4.6 out of 5 by visitors.
Where is Cow Pasture Hill?
Cow Pasture Hill is located near Clitheroe in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire & The Humber. It is easily accessible from nearby holiday parks, making it ideal for a day trip during your stay. The nearest park is just 3.8 miles away.
What else is there to do near Cow Pasture Hill?
Near Cow Pasture Hill you can also visit Tweed Hill (peak), Stock Hill (peak), Aynhams Hill (peak), Calf House Hill (peak). Browse our Clitheroe area guide for the full list of things to do.