As Emily Brontë’s birthday approaches on July 30th, there’s no better way to celebrate the legacy of the author who gave us Wuthering Heights than by stepping into the wild, windswept world that inspired her. This blog is a glimpse into our recent literary travels to Haworth, the heart of Brontë Country, where the past lingers on cobbled streets, rolling moors, and in every breath of Yorkshire air.
We’ll take you along the iconic Brontë Falls walk, a route Emily herself once wandered, and share some of my favourite quotes from Wuthering Heights—lines that echo the fierce, haunting beauty of the landscape. Whether you're a lifelong Brontë fan or newly discovering her work, join us as we explore the places that shaped one of English literature’s most enigmatic voices.
As soon as you arrive at the bottom of the main street of Haworth, you know you've come to somewhere special. Haworth really does mainly consist of one cute little street but my goodness it is SO worth it. Cobbled streets, plant pots spilling with bright blooms, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and adorable, independent shops and pubs.
We had been to Haworth before but we had never done the Brontë Falls walk before so we were beyond excited. This walk is famous because it brings visitors into the heart of the landscape that inspired the Brontë sisters, especially Emily Brontë, author of Wuthering Heights. Starting from the village of Haworth, the path winds through the moors the sisters once roamed, offering a powerful sense of connection to their lives and work. The falls themselves, along with the nearby Brontë Bridge, were favourite spots of the sisters during their long walks from the Parsonage. The scenery—wild, atmospheric, and beautifully desolate echoes the tone of Wuthering Heights and immerses walkers in the raw beauty of Brontë Country. For many readers and literary pilgrims, the route offers a moving glimpse into the world behind the novels.
To start the walk, you head up the main street and hook a left through a charming little walkway and you come out at the church on your left. What is really special though is the old school to the right. All three sisters taught here and Charlotte Brontë actually got married here. We were lucky enough to see an actual wedding take place here the day we arrived and the tables looked AMAZING. Each table had copies of their works on them- clearly huge fans!
If you keep walking you will then see the house on your left. It's such a sweet little courtyard with the church and the school and is so picturesque and tranquil. The house is massive and if you're lucky, a mischievous ginger cat will come and say hello which made our day. The grounds are breath-taking and you can pay to go inside and the gift shop is glorious too! So many pretty editions of Wuthering Heights.
If you keep walking a little, you will see vast open landscapes behind the house and a path. If you go past the veg plot, the walk begins! It is quite a long walk, but its very scenic and really worth it once you're there. It's mainly one long direction but you walk through the iconic moors and see some lovely houses. As I was passing the heather, my favourite quotes from Wuthering Heights came flooding in... and starting with this one.
In all England, I do not believe that I could have fixed on a situation so completely removed from the stir of society.
It's so true. It's just you, the birds and the breeze (and the packed lunch you're ready to devour 10 minutes in to your journey). We took our little Sausage Dog on the walk with us and he loved it- if you've got a dog, this walk is perfect for you!
When you get to the waterfalls, you're not ready for how beautiful it is. I haven't put lots of pictures here because I really do believe it would spoil it. But take a flask, take a sandwich, and take it all in. It's idyllic on a hot day and fun for all the family. You will see the famous Brontë bridge. Located at the falls, the small stone bridge crosses South Dean Beck near the Brontë Waterfall. It’s believed that Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë often visited this spot during their long walks across the moors. It was so fun to eat our lunch there and picture Emily here thinking about her next novel.
We decided to make the walk circular (you can simply turn back) but if you cross bridge and walk up through the fields, there's a path that slowly meanders back to Haworth and you pass a pretty village with The Wuthering Heights Pub which looked gorgeous!
If you're still here, you love Wuthering Heights as much as I do!
Let's finish with my top 5 Wuthering Height Quotes...
Wrapping up
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Visiting Haworth and walking the same moorland paths that Emily Brontë once wandered was a really moving experience...one that deepened my appreciation EVEN MORE for Wuthering Heights. There’s something incredibly moving about standing in the landscapes that shaped such powerful, enduring words. I'm just in complete awe of her. What talent and skill.
If you’re as enchanted by the Brontës as I am, and love surrounding yourself with stories, scent, and atmosphere, be sure to explore my collection of bookish wax melts. Inspired by literary worlds and unforgettable characters, they’re the perfect way to bring the pages of your favourite novels to life.
Thanks for reading!
Lottie
