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Fair Snape Fell loop – Forest of Bowland

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Fair Snape Fell loop – Forest of Bowland

Moderate

4.6

(47)

330

hikers

Fair Snape Fell loop – Forest of Bowland

02:49

9.05km

330m

Hiking

Embark on the Fair Snape Fell loop, a moderate hike through the Forest of Bowland, offering diverse terrain and wide-ranging views. This 5.6-mile (9.0 km) route involves an initial steep climb, often up Parlick Fell, before leading you onto a wide moorland ridge. You can expect sections of smooth, grassy…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Forest of Bowland AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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853 m

Parlick Fell summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Parlick Fell is a great little summit at 432m. It's quite a conical shape which makes it a good high point and a great hill for kids wo like a mountain.

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3.01 km

Paddy's Pole Summit, Fair Snape Fell

Highlight • Natural Monument

Paddy's Pole is the name of the cairn on Fair Snape Fell. There is a trig point and shelter here as well as the pole topped cairn at 510m. It's …

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3.75 km

Fair Snape Fell Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the higher peaks in the Forest of Bowland (520m), but still easily accessible and worth it for the beautiful views.

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9.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

1.05 km

403 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

771 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

26°C

14°C

19 %

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Trail Reviews

Jane

January 6, 2024, Parlick Fell-Paddy’s pole- Fair Snape Fell-chipping Brook loop 😊

What a brillant hike that was! The day was perfect to see the stunning views. I was able to see the Fylde coast it was that clear. One to definitely do again 👌🏼

Fair Snape Fell loop – Forest of Bowland

Parlick Fell summit

Paddy's Pole Summit, Fair Snape Fell

Fair Snape Fell Summit

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