Fern Cottage Guidebook - Haworth

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Fern Cottage Guidebook - Haworth

Local take aways

A firm favourite with the locals, this lovely traditional Yorkshire 'chippy' is located a minutes walk from the cottage and serves up some of the best fish and chips for miles around. You can either takeaway or if you're lucky grab a bench in the outside area. The opening hours are limited and queues are likely but well worth the wait. https://www.facebook.com/The-Golden-Hind-Fisheries-1482338301992764/
The Golden Hind Fisheries
40 Sun Street
A firm favourite with the locals, this lovely traditional Yorkshire 'chippy' is located a minutes walk from the cottage and serves up some of the best fish and chips for miles around. You can either takeaway or if you're lucky grab a bench in the outside area. The opening hours are limited and queues are likely but well worth the wait. https://www.facebook.com/The-Golden-Hind-Fisheries-1482338301992764/
If after a long day walking you would prefer to stay home for the evening and grab a takeaway, Posh Nosh (located next to the SPAR Supermarket) offers a variety of pizzas, burgers and kebabs, all available to order via Just Eat. https://poshnoshhaworth.co.uk/
Posh Nosh
If after a long day walking you would prefer to stay home for the evening and grab a takeaway, Posh Nosh (located next to the SPAR Supermarket) offers a variety of pizzas, burgers and kebabs, all available to order via Just Eat. https://poshnoshhaworth.co.uk/
Pizza Time offers everything you would expect from a local pizza takeaway with fully loaded pizzas and hearty burgers, delivery is available if you fancy a night in. 01535 644011
Pizza Time
14 Mill Hey
Pizza Time offers everything you would expect from a local pizza takeaway with fully loaded pizzas and hearty burgers, delivery is available if you fancy a night in. 01535 644011

Local pubs

One of the largest pubs in Haworth, characterful and with a huge open fire. The Old Hall offers a good selection of beers, ales, spirits, cocktails and wines as well as a varied food menu catering for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Outside there is a substantial beer garden which is sunny all day long. Dogs are welcome inside the pub in the areas which are not carpeted and also in the beer garden. http://www.hawortholdhall.co.uk/
18 locals recommend
Haworth Old Hall
Sun Street
18 locals recommend
One of the largest pubs in Haworth, characterful and with a huge open fire. The Old Hall offers a good selection of beers, ales, spirits, cocktails and wines as well as a varied food menu catering for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Outside there is a substantial beer garden which is sunny all day long. Dogs are welcome inside the pub in the areas which are not carpeted and also in the beer garden. http://www.hawortholdhall.co.uk/
A favourite with the locals, The Fleece offers wide range of Timothy Taylors beers as well as a good selection of spirits and wines. If you're after home comfort food this might be your place as they offer a selection of classics such as pie and mash, lasagne, gammon and eggs, beef stew and sausages and mash as well as jacket potatoes, sandwiches and soups. Breakfast is also available from 10am and dogs are welcome inside. http://fleeceinnhaworth.co.uk/
29 locals recommend
The Fleece Inn
152-154 Main St
29 locals recommend
A favourite with the locals, The Fleece offers wide range of Timothy Taylors beers as well as a good selection of spirits and wines. If you're after home comfort food this might be your place as they offer a selection of classics such as pie and mash, lasagne, gammon and eggs, beef stew and sausages and mash as well as jacket potatoes, sandwiches and soups. Breakfast is also available from 10am and dogs are welcome inside. http://fleeceinnhaworth.co.uk/
One of Haworths oldest pubs, the Bull is famous for being frequented by Patrick Branwell Brontë and offers a selection of Brontë beers, brewed by their parent company. As with any local pub the food menu is made up of pub classics including fish finger butties, loaded nachos, gammon eggs and chips, lasagne and burgers, amongst other things of course. https://www.theblackbullhaworth.co.uk/
Black Bull Haworth 2019
119 Main St
One of Haworths oldest pubs, the Bull is famous for being frequented by Patrick Branwell Brontë and offers a selection of Brontë beers, brewed by their parent company. As with any local pub the food menu is made up of pub classics including fish finger butties, loaded nachos, gammon eggs and chips, lasagne and burgers, amongst other things of course. https://www.theblackbullhaworth.co.uk/

Local restaurants

Aside from offering accommodation, The Old Registry is a great place to dine out if you're looking for a special meal in an intimate, cosy, characterful setting. The menu offers a variety of seasonal dishes and constantly changes depending on locally available produce. Booking is highly recommended as the dining area is quite small and books up fast. https://www.theoldregistryhaworth.co.uk/
6 locals recommend
The Old Registry Guest House
2-6 Main St
6 locals recommend
Aside from offering accommodation, The Old Registry is a great place to dine out if you're looking for a special meal in an intimate, cosy, characterful setting. The menu offers a variety of seasonal dishes and constantly changes depending on locally available produce. Booking is highly recommended as the dining area is quite small and books up fast. https://www.theoldregistryhaworth.co.uk/
A great place to call in for either a meal or just a drink, day or night. The food menu offers a varied selection of seasonal dishes all made using locally sourced produce as well and a variety of vegan and gluten free options. https://www.thehawthornhaworth.co.uk/
17 locals recommend
The Hawthorn
103-109 Main St
17 locals recommend
A great place to call in for either a meal or just a drink, day or night. The food menu offers a varied selection of seasonal dishes all made using locally sourced produce as well and a variety of vegan and gluten free options. https://www.thehawthornhaworth.co.uk/
If you enjoy French, Spanish and Italian meats and cheeses then you'll enjoy Pavé...plus, once you've tried and tested some there's always enough to take home should you wish. Breakfasts are also available too along with paninis and baguettes.
8 locals recommend
Pavé
98b Main Street
8 locals recommend
If you enjoy French, Spanish and Italian meats and cheeses then you'll enjoy Pavé...plus, once you've tried and tested some there's always enough to take home should you wish. Breakfasts are also available too along with paninis and baguettes.

Local bars

A great little spot to pop into if you fancy a quick drink, located across the road from The Old Registry it's a handy place to grab a drink whilst you wait for your table. https://www.facebook.com/TapandTonicHaworth/
Tap and Tonic Haworth
17 Main Street
A great little spot to pop into if you fancy a quick drink, located across the road from The Old Registry it's a handy place to grab a drink whilst you wait for your table. https://www.facebook.com/TapandTonicHaworth/
A quirky bar with a contemporary edge offering great coffee, beers, wines, spirits and food. Worth a try if you fancy something a bit different. https://www.clothstorehaworth.com/
6 locals recommend
Cloth Store
81 Main St
6 locals recommend
A quirky bar with a contemporary edge offering great coffee, beers, wines, spirits and food. Worth a try if you fancy something a bit different. https://www.clothstorehaworth.com/
A go to if you're a lover of the local micro brewery and craft gin scene, these guys have been brewing and distilling their own range of beers and gins since 2010 using natural ingredients from in and around Yorkshire. Their lunch and evening dinner menu offers a variety of options and is reasonably priced. https://haworthsteambrewery.co.uk/
10 locals recommend
Haworth Steam Brewing and Bistro
98 Main St
10 locals recommend
A go to if you're a lover of the local micro brewery and craft gin scene, these guys have been brewing and distilling their own range of beers and gins since 2010 using natural ingredients from in and around Yorkshire. Their lunch and evening dinner menu offers a variety of options and is reasonably priced. https://haworthsteambrewery.co.uk/

Local supermarkets / greengrocers

The SPAR is located opposite the railway station. If you don't mind a bit of a hill on the way back then you can get to the SPAR in around 10 minutes on foot by turning right out of New Street, first left down Ivy Bank Lane (this road is not accessible by car,) cross the road and continue on down Belle Isle Road (the river and railway line will be on your right,) cross over the railway line via the pedestrian bridge and you will see the SPAR in front of you.
167 locals recommend
Haworth
167 locals recommend
The SPAR is located opposite the railway station. If you don't mind a bit of a hill on the way back then you can get to the SPAR in around 10 minutes on foot by turning right out of New Street, first left down Ivy Bank Lane (this road is not accessible by car,) cross the road and continue on down Belle Isle Road (the river and railway line will be on your right,) cross over the railway line via the pedestrian bridge and you will see the SPAR in front of you.
Located a 5 minute walk from the cottage, opposite The Haworth Old Hall, this family run butchers also offers a good selection of fruit, vegetables, cheeses, milk, bread and tinned essentials as well as cooked breakfast rolls and cold sandwiches.
G N Meats
5 Hall St
Located a 5 minute walk from the cottage, opposite The Haworth Old Hall, this family run butchers also offers a good selection of fruit, vegetables, cheeses, milk, bread and tinned essentials as well as cooked breakfast rolls and cold sandwiches.
The brand new CO-OP is the largest grocery store in Haworth. If you don't mind a bit of a hill on the way back then you can get to the Co-op in around 6 to 8 minutes on foot by turning right out of New Street, first left down Ivy Bank Lane (this road is not accessible by car,) turn right at the end of Ivy Bank and cross over the river, at the mini roundabout turn left and the Co-op is directly on your left, straight after the round about.
Station Road
Station Road
The brand new CO-OP is the largest grocery store in Haworth. If you don't mind a bit of a hill on the way back then you can get to the Co-op in around 6 to 8 minutes on foot by turning right out of New Street, first left down Ivy Bank Lane (this road is not accessible by car,) turn right at the end of Ivy Bank and cross over the river, at the mini roundabout turn left and the Co-op is directly on your left, straight after the round about.

Sightseeing

The Brontë Parsonage is the former home of the famous literary family and the place where Charlotte, Emily and Anne wrote some of their greatest novels. The house offers visitors an unique insight into their day - to - day lives and varied interests. The rooms the Brontë family used are largely unchanged and remain filled with a world-class collection of furniture, clothes and personal possessions. Whether you are a fan of the Brontës' writing or simply intrigued by remarkable people and their stories, you will find visiting the Parsonage an absorbing and unforgettable experience. The museum offers an ever-changing programme of exhibitions, events, and activities for the whole family. https://www.bronte.org.uk/
99 locals recommend
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Church Street
99 locals recommend
The Brontë Parsonage is the former home of the famous literary family and the place where Charlotte, Emily and Anne wrote some of their greatest novels. The house offers visitors an unique insight into their day - to - day lives and varied interests. The rooms the Brontë family used are largely unchanged and remain filled with a world-class collection of furniture, clothes and personal possessions. Whether you are a fan of the Brontës' writing or simply intrigued by remarkable people and their stories, you will find visiting the Parsonage an absorbing and unforgettable experience. The museum offers an ever-changing programme of exhibitions, events, and activities for the whole family. https://www.bronte.org.uk/
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a preserved standard gauge line which joins the national railway network at Keighley and runs 5-miles up the valleys of the River Worth and Bridgehouse Beck to Oxenhope passing through Haworth station on it's way. The Railway is perhaps most famous for its role in the 1970 film version of Edith Nesbit’s story The Railway Children. Whilst offering scheduled steam train journeys every weekend of the year, daily during the Summer, the Railway also offers special events such as locomotive galas for the enthusiast and, for our family visitors, Santa Steam Specials, and visits by popular children’s TV characters. https://kwvr.co.uk/
72 locals recommend
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Station Road
72 locals recommend
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a preserved standard gauge line which joins the national railway network at Keighley and runs 5-miles up the valleys of the River Worth and Bridgehouse Beck to Oxenhope passing through Haworth station on it's way. The Railway is perhaps most famous for its role in the 1970 film version of Edith Nesbit’s story The Railway Children. Whilst offering scheduled steam train journeys every weekend of the year, daily during the Summer, the Railway also offers special events such as locomotive galas for the enthusiast and, for our family visitors, Santa Steam Specials, and visits by popular children’s TV characters. https://kwvr.co.uk/
Main Street is the famous cobbled street in Haworth and the start of it is located a 5 minute walk from the cottage. Turn left out of New Street and continue, just past The Haworth Old Hall which will be on your left you will find Main Street. Littered with an abundance of artisan shops, galleries, boutiques, cafes, pubs and restaurants you'll be sure to find more than a few treasures.
Main Street
Main Street
Main Street is the famous cobbled street in Haworth and the start of it is located a 5 minute walk from the cottage. Turn left out of New Street and continue, just past The Haworth Old Hall which will be on your left you will find Main Street. Littered with an abundance of artisan shops, galleries, boutiques, cafes, pubs and restaurants you'll be sure to find more than a few treasures.
The Piece Hall in Halifax, around a 20 minute drive from Haworth, hosts a huge array of events, from contemporary music concerts, to impressive site-specific performances, circus spectacle and street theatre. Seasonal festivities include markets alongside special food and drink celebrations and fairs. Visual arts, a substantive sculpture programme, outdoor film screenings and large scale participation projects all bring the building to life throughout the year. https://thepiecehall.co.uk/
119 locals recommend
The Wine Barrel
Blackledge
119 locals recommend
The Piece Hall in Halifax, around a 20 minute drive from Haworth, hosts a huge array of events, from contemporary music concerts, to impressive site-specific performances, circus spectacle and street theatre. Seasonal festivities include markets alongside special food and drink celebrations and fairs. Visual arts, a substantive sculpture programme, outdoor film screenings and large scale participation projects all bring the building to life throughout the year. https://thepiecehall.co.uk/
Salts Mill is a former textile mill, now an art gallery, shopping centre, and restaurant complex in Saltaire, around a 20 minute drive from Haworth. The mill was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1853 and the present-day 1853 Gallery takes its name from the date of the building which houses it. The mill has many paintings by the local artist David Hockney on display. http://www.saltsmill.org.uk/
91 locals recommend
Salts Mill
Victoria Road
91 locals recommend
Salts Mill is a former textile mill, now an art gallery, shopping centre, and restaurant complex in Saltaire, around a 20 minute drive from Haworth. The mill was built by Sir Titus Salt in 1853 and the present-day 1853 Gallery takes its name from the date of the building which houses it. The mill has many paintings by the local artist David Hockney on display. http://www.saltsmill.org.uk/
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.
61 locals recommend
Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey
61 locals recommend
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.
Located just over 8 miles from Haworth, Hebden Bridge is a great place to visit if you enjoy the arts, crafts, music, hippy and alternative scene. Hebden Bridge’s high street is completely devoid of chain stores. Instead, you’ll find a welcome array of independent shops touting everything from wool to records. Buying local is a way of life and it’s a refreshing change from your usual high street littered with the same old shops...a bit like Haworth really but minus the Brontes and plus a canal!
139 locals recommend
Hebden Bridge
139 locals recommend
Located just over 8 miles from Haworth, Hebden Bridge is a great place to visit if you enjoy the arts, crafts, music, hippy and alternative scene. Hebden Bridge’s high street is completely devoid of chain stores. Instead, you’ll find a welcome array of independent shops touting everything from wool to records. Buying local is a way of life and it’s a refreshing change from your usual high street littered with the same old shops...a bit like Haworth really but minus the Brontes and plus a canal!

Local walks

A popular moorland walk, ideal for a picnic or paddle this walk takes around 50 minutes, each way, from the front door of the cottage and takes you up over the moors, through the purple heather. Along the way you will pass 'Charlotte's Chair' an L shaped stone that for some reason everyone has the urge to sit on, the Brontë bridge and the clear waters of the Brontë falls. It's a relatively easy walk with larger stones and rougher terrain the closer you get however it is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. You can either follow the route via the link below which starts at the tourist information centre on Main Street or you can start by turning left out of New Street, continue along Sun Street, take your second left up Weavers Hill which is sign posted as the carpark for the Bronte Museum. Follow the path up through the trees and when you get to a T, turn left (if you turn right you will end up at the Parish Church at the top of Main Street) and then right (the first section of the path will be cobbled, the second tarmac and you will pass a farm house on your right.) Continue past the farmhouse until you meet the road, cross the road and you're on the moors ready to start your walk, the walk from here is signposted or can be picked up from the link below. http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/walks/bronte_waterfall/waterfall.asp
26 locals recommend
Bronte Waterfall
Haworth Moor
26 locals recommend
A popular moorland walk, ideal for a picnic or paddle this walk takes around 50 minutes, each way, from the front door of the cottage and takes you up over the moors, through the purple heather. Along the way you will pass 'Charlotte's Chair' an L shaped stone that for some reason everyone has the urge to sit on, the Brontë bridge and the clear waters of the Brontë falls. It's a relatively easy walk with larger stones and rougher terrain the closer you get however it is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. You can either follow the route via the link below which starts at the tourist information centre on Main Street or you can start by turning left out of New Street, continue along Sun Street, take your second left up Weavers Hill which is sign posted as the carpark for the Bronte Museum. Follow the path up through the trees and when you get to a T, turn left (if you turn right you will end up at the Parish Church at the top of Main Street) and then right (the first section of the path will be cobbled, the second tarmac and you will pass a farm house on your right.) Continue past the farmhouse until you meet the road, cross the road and you're on the moors ready to start your walk, the walk from here is signposted or can be picked up from the link below. http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/walks/bronte_waterfall/waterfall.asp
Top Withens, although now roofless, still stands proud as the farmhouse which is said to have been the inspiration for the location of the Earnshaw family house, famously named 'Wuthering Heights,' in the 1847 novel of the same name by Emily Brontë. Top Withens lies on the Pennine Way walk and is an invigorating 4 mile walk from Haworth, mostly on gravel or flagstone paths, via the Brontë Waterfall. However brave you're feeling you are better staying on the main footpaths, and do go prepared. If the weather turns, as it often does especially in winter, shelter is available in the bothy attached to the farmhouse. On sunny days, be sure to wear sun cream as the moors are very exposed. The return journey to the cottage can be via the same route you came or via the village of Stanbury. Whichever route you take, you should allocate at least 4 hours for the round trip, giving a little rest time. The Stanbury route creates a circular walk back to Haworth and The Friendly pub located in Stanbury itself has terrific moorland views showing the path you followed. Try a pint of Goose Eye! Fifty yards on from The Friendly pub, you’ll find The Wuthering Heights pub which serves hot & cold drinks as well as food all year round. You can also sit outside to enjoy the views, or if cold, the log fire inside is usually roaring to warm everyone up! You can either follow the route via the link below which starts at the tourist information centre on Main Street or you can start by turning left out of New Street, continue along Sun Street, take your second left up Weavers Hill which is sign posted as the carpark for the Bronte Museum. Follow the path up through the trees and when you get to a T, turn left (if you turn right you will end up at the Parish Church at the top of Main Street) and then right (the first section of the path will be cobbled, the second tarmac and you will pass a farm house on your right.) Continue past the farmhouse until you meet the road, cross the road and you're on the moors ready to start your walk, the walk from here is signposted or can be picked up from the link below. http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/walks/bronte_waterfall/waterfall.asp http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/walks/withens/withens.asp
22 locals recommend
Top Withens
22 locals recommend
Top Withens, although now roofless, still stands proud as the farmhouse which is said to have been the inspiration for the location of the Earnshaw family house, famously named 'Wuthering Heights,' in the 1847 novel of the same name by Emily Brontë. Top Withens lies on the Pennine Way walk and is an invigorating 4 mile walk from Haworth, mostly on gravel or flagstone paths, via the Brontë Waterfall. However brave you're feeling you are better staying on the main footpaths, and do go prepared. If the weather turns, as it often does especially in winter, shelter is available in the bothy attached to the farmhouse. On sunny days, be sure to wear sun cream as the moors are very exposed. The return journey to the cottage can be via the same route you came or via the village of Stanbury. Whichever route you take, you should allocate at least 4 hours for the round trip, giving a little rest time. The Stanbury route creates a circular walk back to Haworth and The Friendly pub located in Stanbury itself has terrific moorland views showing the path you followed. Try a pint of Goose Eye! Fifty yards on from The Friendly pub, you’ll find The Wuthering Heights pub which serves hot & cold drinks as well as food all year round. You can also sit outside to enjoy the views, or if cold, the log fire inside is usually roaring to warm everyone up! You can either follow the route via the link below which starts at the tourist information centre on Main Street or you can start by turning left out of New Street, continue along Sun Street, take your second left up Weavers Hill which is sign posted as the carpark for the Bronte Museum. Follow the path up through the trees and when you get to a T, turn left (if you turn right you will end up at the Parish Church at the top of Main Street) and then right (the first section of the path will be cobbled, the second tarmac and you will pass a farm house on your right.) Continue past the farmhouse until you meet the road, cross the road and you're on the moors ready to start your walk, the walk from here is signposted or can be picked up from the link below. http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/walks/bronte_waterfall/waterfall.asp http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/walks/withens/withens.asp
Not a walk for those who prefer a gentle climb or stroll, this is a boots on compass at the ready type walk but well worth it if you're feeling like blowing the cobwebs away. Alcomden Stones is approximately half a mile west of Top Withens and Ponden Kirk and has a 360 degree view across the moor into Lancashire. The walk to Alcomden Stones is off the beaten track and not obvious. One way is to climb the hill behind Top Withens and bare to the right following the grassy trail. Eventually you will come to the trig point where you will bare left to the stones, another half a mile away. The cluster of stones are likely to have been made by natural glacial movements during the last ice age with the main feature being a large rocking stone weighing over six tons, resting on two large blocks embedded in the heather. It’s a lovely place to stop, contemplate and appreciate nature. By sitting quietly at this remote spot, it’s easy to understand why belief of neolithic activities has shaped minds over many years. For more tales and druid myths about the stones, visit The Northern Antiquarian https://megalithix.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/alcomden-stones/ The stones also lead to a very thin trail through the heather to Crow Hill. This is a gentle hill which then leads to dis-used quarry site and eventually on to Ponden Hall and the reservoir. The ground is more often than not wet and the trail is extremely faint and not immediately obvious. A map and compass are highly recommended before embarking on this section of the trail.
Alcomden Stones
Not a walk for those who prefer a gentle climb or stroll, this is a boots on compass at the ready type walk but well worth it if you're feeling like blowing the cobwebs away. Alcomden Stones is approximately half a mile west of Top Withens and Ponden Kirk and has a 360 degree view across the moor into Lancashire. The walk to Alcomden Stones is off the beaten track and not obvious. One way is to climb the hill behind Top Withens and bare to the right following the grassy trail. Eventually you will come to the trig point where you will bare left to the stones, another half a mile away. The cluster of stones are likely to have been made by natural glacial movements during the last ice age with the main feature being a large rocking stone weighing over six tons, resting on two large blocks embedded in the heather. It’s a lovely place to stop, contemplate and appreciate nature. By sitting quietly at this remote spot, it’s easy to understand why belief of neolithic activities has shaped minds over many years. For more tales and druid myths about the stones, visit The Northern Antiquarian https://megalithix.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/alcomden-stones/ The stones also lead to a very thin trail through the heather to Crow Hill. This is a gentle hill which then leads to dis-used quarry site and eventually on to Ponden Hall and the reservoir. The ground is more often than not wet and the trail is extremely faint and not immediately obvious. A map and compass are highly recommended before embarking on this section of the trail.
Ponden Kirk is a crag of gritstone rock jutting out of the hillside, believed to be the inspiration for Penistone Crags and The Fairy Cave in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. Ponden Kirk (kirk meaning church in Scots and Yorkshire) can be accessed across the moor via a less obvious route from Bronte Waterfall or via a path from Ponden Reservoir, passing Ponden Hall. At Ponden Hall, follow the road round to the right, you will then turn left along a concrete road dissecting a farm. At the end of the road, by the gate, step over the fence onto the moor. Follow the track for approximately 50 metres, then turn left along the grassy trail (may not be too obvious) up and beyond the last remaining house. Follow the wall uphill and eventually you will find the stony path leading to Ponden Clough. Carefully cross the beck and along the grassy trail to Ponden Kirk. Care needs to be taken on top of Ponden Kirk as it’s a steep drop below. You will then be rewarded breathe-taking views. The Fairy Cave is at the base of Ponden Kirk and is only a few metres in length. It’s a little awkward to climb down to and quite narrow to crawl through on your tummy. It’s a simple bit of fun and you get a sense of danger that the rocks may move and trap you at any time. If you do go through, please do so with care, especially when coming out the other end as it’s a long, steep slope below. Folklore says that crawling through the Fairy Cave brings marriage within the year... Ponden Clough is where the beck passes over several flat layers of stone before descending below and has a beautiful view of the valley. A lovely place for a picnic. While you are there, hunt out the ‘Catherine Earnshaw’ and the ‘Emily Bronte’ carvings in stone by the small, grassy clearing.
Ponden Kirk (Fairy Cave)
Haworth Moor
Ponden Kirk is a crag of gritstone rock jutting out of the hillside, believed to be the inspiration for Penistone Crags and The Fairy Cave in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. Ponden Kirk (kirk meaning church in Scots and Yorkshire) can be accessed across the moor via a less obvious route from Bronte Waterfall or via a path from Ponden Reservoir, passing Ponden Hall. At Ponden Hall, follow the road round to the right, you will then turn left along a concrete road dissecting a farm. At the end of the road, by the gate, step over the fence onto the moor. Follow the track for approximately 50 metres, then turn left along the grassy trail (may not be too obvious) up and beyond the last remaining house. Follow the wall uphill and eventually you will find the stony path leading to Ponden Clough. Carefully cross the beck and along the grassy trail to Ponden Kirk. Care needs to be taken on top of Ponden Kirk as it’s a steep drop below. You will then be rewarded breathe-taking views. The Fairy Cave is at the base of Ponden Kirk and is only a few metres in length. It’s a little awkward to climb down to and quite narrow to crawl through on your tummy. It’s a simple bit of fun and you get a sense of danger that the rocks may move and trap you at any time. If you do go through, please do so with care, especially when coming out the other end as it’s a long, steep slope below. Folklore says that crawling through the Fairy Cave brings marriage within the year... Ponden Clough is where the beck passes over several flat layers of stone before descending below and has a beautiful view of the valley. A lovely place for a picnic. While you are there, hunt out the ‘Catherine Earnshaw’ and the ‘Emily Bronte’ carvings in stone by the small, grassy clearing.
Hardcastle Crags is a wooded Pennine valley in West Yorkshire, owned by the National Trust. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies approximately 8 miles, or a 20 minute drive from Haworth. The valley is criss-crossed with over 15 miles of footpaths and there is a visitors centre, cafe and second hand book shop on site. To view the walking routes please click the link below. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags/features/walking-at-hardcastle-crags-
102 locals recommend
Hardcastle Crags
Midgehole Road
102 locals recommend
Hardcastle Crags is a wooded Pennine valley in West Yorkshire, owned by the National Trust. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies approximately 8 miles, or a 20 minute drive from Haworth. The valley is criss-crossed with over 15 miles of footpaths and there is a visitors centre, cafe and second hand book shop on site. To view the walking routes please click the link below. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags/features/walking-at-hardcastle-crags-
The Five Rise Locks is a staircase lock on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Bingley Five Rise Locks opened on the 21st March 1774 and was considered a huge engineering feat. The locks are the steepest of their kind in the UK. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/walking/canal-trails/bingley-to-saltaire/five-rise-locks
24 locals recommend
Bingley Five Rise Locks
Hill Side Road
24 locals recommend
The Five Rise Locks is a staircase lock on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Bingley Five Rise Locks opened on the 21st March 1774 and was considered a huge engineering feat. The locks are the steepest of their kind in the UK. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/walking/canal-trails/bingley-to-saltaire/five-rise-locks
This an easy little loop from the front door of the cottage to Oxenhope and back, it's around 2 miles and follows the river in the bottom of the valley, perfect for a quick whizz out with your dog.
Oxenhope
This an easy little loop from the front door of the cottage to Oxenhope and back, it's around 2 miles and follows the river in the bottom of the valley, perfect for a quick whizz out with your dog.
This is a short 1 mile loop from the front door of the cottage, across the nearby field, along the river towards the train station and back up to the cottage. A great little loop if your dog needs a quick run out before breakfast.
167 locals recommend
Haworth
167 locals recommend
This is a short 1 mile loop from the front door of the cottage, across the nearby field, along the river towards the train station and back up to the cottage. A great little loop if your dog needs a quick run out before breakfast.