Today’s walk of the day is a eight mile linear route from the historic Haworth to the ‘hip’ Hebden Bridge.
Your start point is at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. Haworth is notable for its association with the Brontë family. Charlotte, Emily and Anne wrote some of the most noteworthy novels of the Victorian Era including Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
Haworth to Hebden Bridge – Route
Start from the car park at the Parsonage Museum and head down the steps towards West Lane. Take a right turn down the hill until you reach a church. Take a path to the right towards Penistone Hill. Follow this until you reach a fork in the path with two options: Haworth Old Road or Pennine Way.
We recommend that you take the Haworth Old road route as it is shorter (six miles) compared to the Pennine Way (ten miles). If you’re feeling extra active, combine these walks to make a circuit at around sixteen miles in length.
The route along the Haworth Old Road is relatively straightforward and signposted towards Hebden Bridge. It will take you over moorland that was inspirational to the Brontë sisters.
At the end of your walk you will arrive in Hebden Bridge. Take a break in the artsy town for a refreshment at the end of your walk – Stubbing Wharf could be the perfect place for a nice cool pint.
Haworth to Hebden Bridge – Conditions
Unfortunately this walk is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to the hilly paths.
Useful Links
For travelling to Haworth by public transport visit Transdev.
Find out more about the route in this PDF:
Yes, this is a lovely walk, but don’t, for the love of God, follow these directions! You will not get there. Whoever posted this needs to revisit the route plan and then give themselves a good talking to.
Hi Simon
Do you have an alternative route to follow?
Many thanks
Michelle.