Haworth in West Yorkshire, the atmospheric village associated with the Brontë sisters, is a scenic day trip option within easy reach of Newcastle. The village, set on the edge of the moors, is a few hours away by car or train, making it a practical choice for a day out.
Five-mile circular walk to Brontë Falls
Travel blogger and hiking enthusiast Gab recently visited the location and posted a video about her experiences on Instagram. She highlighted the Haworth circular route, a five-mile trek that leads through Haworth and into Penistone Country Park to Brontë Falls before returning to the village.
In her clip, Gab explained: "This incredible walk starts in the Pennine village of Haworth, where the Brontë sisters grew up. Haworth is a hilltop village not far from Bradford, in the heart of West Yorkshire's Brontë country. The village itself is home to many quaint tea rooms, souvenir shops, and a few quirky pit stops you can't afford to miss."
Brontë heritage and attractions
Haworth is best known as the home of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. The village houses the Brontë Parsonage Museum, the former family residence where the sisters dwelt. Just beyond the village lies Haworth Moor, the moorland that inspired numerous settings in their novels, including Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.
The tourist revealed that you can "easily" spend an entire day wandering through the shops and historic buildings of Haworth, and there is a wealth of attractions awaiting beyond the village boundaries. She continued: "You can easily spend a full day in Haworth exploring the shops, but we were dying to check out Brontë Waterfall and Top Withens, a ruined farmhouse thought to be the inspiration behind Heathcliff's home in Wuthering Heights."
Walk details and visitor tips
Gab added: "The walk itself is just short of five miles and is best enjoyed on a cold, misty day, so you can really feel like you've stepped foot inside a Brontë novel. Once you've checked out the falls, it's time to head back to Haworth and head to one of the village's many pubs and tea rooms for a well-deserved refuel. The perfect way to spend a drizzly day in the North of England."
The Haworth circular route stretches 8km, falling just shy of five miles in total. The trail is not suitable for all visitors, as steep steps, rocky terrain and stiles make it impassable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The waterfall boasts glowing reviews on TripAdvisor, with more than 300 visitors awarding it a score of 4.4 out of 5. Numerous reviewers describe the walk as "beautiful", and while acknowledging the waterfall isn't particularly large, insist it remains "well worth a visit" nonetheless.
Getting there from Newcastle
From Newcastle upon Tyne to Haworth by car, you'll usually go south on the A1(M), then pick up the M62 westbound and continue via the M621 toward Leeds, before heading for Bradford/Keighley and following signs to Haworth, roughly 2.5–3 hours in normal traffic. By train from Newcastle to Haworth, you'd typically go Newcastle to Leeds, often direct or with a change at York, then Leeds to Keighley, and from Keighley you finish with either a local bus or taxi up to Haworth village, around 15–20 minutes.
If you're visiting, aim to arrive early because the village streets and car parks fill up quickly, wear sturdy shoes as the cobbles and hillside walks can be steep, especially up toward the moors, and consider taking the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway if you want a more scenic, low-stress way to experience the area. It's also worth checking opening times in advance for the Brontë Parsonage Museum and local attractions, which can vary by day and season.
