Brontë Falls

The walk up to Brontë Falls takes you through proper moorland, the kind of landscape that clearly inspired the Brontë sisters when they lived nearby in Haworth. It's not a massive waterfall - more of a cascading stream over rocky ground - but that's rather the point. The real draw is the setting itself: wild, windswept, and deeply atmospheric.

You'll need decent boots. The path from Keighley winds uphill through heather and grass, and in wet weather it can be boggy underfoot. Allow a good hour each way if you're not a regular fell walker. The views across the valley are worth the effort, especially on a clear day when you can see for miles across the moors.

This is ideal territory for literature enthusiasts and serious walkers rather than casual strollers. Families with younger kids might find the distance and terrain a bit much, though teenagers who enjoy rambling would get a genuine kick out of following in literary footsteps. There's no café at the top and no facilities whatsoever, so bring water and pack out what you pack in.

If you're based at Upwood Holiday Park or Woodsworth Exploring nearby, it's a proper excursion rather than a quick afternoon stop. The Brontë Country Park over in Yorkshire offers a softer introduction to the area if you want something less demanding, but Falls rewards those willing to work for their views. Go when the weather's settled - this isn't a destination for drizzle.