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A Wuthering Heights - Day Walk

Heathcliff! Explore the brooding West Yorkshire landscapes that inspired Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights on this guided walk.

Experience Type: Day Experience
Distance: Approx. 12 mIles (19.3km)
Duration: Most groups complete this walk in around 7 hours
Level: Active
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs

In a Nutshell:

  • A walk from the picturesque village of Haworth, which will certainly stretch the legs.

  • Contrasting scenery including an historic village, moorland, wooded ravines and waterfalls. 

  • Walk in the company of a lovely group of fellow explorers and friendly, knowledgeable Large Outdoors guide.

Collections: Sociable Day Walks

 

How do we grade our walks?

This experience is a lovely circular Active walk (learn how we grade our walks) of 12 miles (19.3km), from Haworth. There’s a Large Outdoors guide to take care of navigation and fellow walkers to soak up the West Yorkshire scenery with. Most groups complete this walk in around 7 hours.

This moderately hilly walk couldn’t be more atmospheric: from the gritty Yorkshire village of Haworth - famously home to the UK’s most famous literary sister act, the Brontës - to the brooding moorlands that inspired Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights.

Suggested Itineray

Our starting point is the Brontë’ Village car park. From here, your Large Outdoors guide will lead the group straight out and up the steep incline towards Penistone Hill. It’s a steep climb but it’s fairly short, and by the time we’ve reached the top you’ll have Kate Bush’s song ringing in your ears! The rewards are the panoramic views and the spectacular moonscape scarring left by historic quarry workings.

Now, we pick up the Millennium Walk and reach a ravine featuring the beautiful Bronte waterfalls, a series of stepped falls over layers of grit-stone. Apparently, it was a favourite spot for the three Brontë sisters to hang out and it’s worth looking out for the L-shaped stone where they used to sit. 

We then follow the Pennine Way to Ponden reservoir before climbing up to Oakworth Moor, a tranquil spot with sweeping views across the moorland before we dip back down to Haworth. 

Once back in the village, perhaps you and your fellow walkers will have time to saunter through the cobbled streets and see the Bronte Parsonage before succumbing to a very enticing slice of cake or drink from one of the mighty fine tearooms or pubs. 

Good to Know

  • Meeting Time: The exact time to meet will depend on what month the walk is taking place.
    Walks between March and October please meet your guide at 9:45am for a prompt 10am start.
    Walks between November and February please meet your guide at 8:45am for a prompt 9am start.

    Meeting Location:
    Bronte Village Car Park
    Haworth
    BD22 8QN

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    Parking: This meeting location is a pay-and-display car park. You can pay with cash or by using the RingGo App. Please note, there are no toilets at the car park.

    Public Transport: There are local bus services to/from Keighley and Hebden Bridge, but please check service timetables before booking.

    Finish Time: The exact finish time will depend on the group dynamic, number of rest stops, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or meal together during/after, etc. Most groups complete this walk in around 7 hours. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.

  • Included:

    • A Large Outdoors guide to lead you on your Wuthering Heights walk.

    • The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

    • Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

    Not included:

    • Travel to and from the meeting location.

    • Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

  • Please see our General (Walking) Kit List.

    The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed.

  • • What level of fitness is needed?
    This experience is rated as Active. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

    • Will the walk be cancelled if there is poor weather or it’s raining?
    No, this walk will go ahead regardless of the weather forecast, as long as the weather conditions are assessed as safe. Please make sure you have all the items from the Compulsory Kit List (see section above).

    • Can I attend on my own?
    Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

    • What transport is provided during this trip?
    We do not provide any transport for this experience.

    • Can I bring my dog?
    Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.

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