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and some from my visit last time when I was unable to walk with you;

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Haworth......Saturday......August. 9th. 20008

Steam loco 41241 arrives at Oakworth Station on the Keighley and Worth line.

What a day!!, if we had all been DUCKS we would have been in our 'element' !!

It's the first time I can remember being 'rained upon' all day without a break, we all returned to the coach absolutely soaked to the skin, literally.
But hey, we were in the beautiful Emily Bronte countryside, magnificent scenery, swathes of lovely heather, ( and not a Gypsy in sight !) green fields, small streams, waterfalls, stone bridges, styles, kissing gates, ( no-one was seen taking advantage of these.) we had it all on this great walk. (Except sunshine), but the thing that kept us all going, and able to ignore the inclement weather was, great company and interesting conversation.
The 'A' and the 'B' walkers were fortunate in finding a derelict building which had a good solid roof, enabling us to enjoy our lunch in dry conditions. Unfortunately the 'C' walkers were not as lucky, but they did enjoy a warm start in there usual cafe venue.
The 'A' walkers had to change tack on a number of occasions due to the low lying mist, but each diversion brought more enjoyment.
All adding up to us all wanting more, and looking forward to the September jaunt with enthusiasm.
Thanks again to our leaders: Jenny, John, and Norman.

C Party arriving back in Haworth.

B Group Walk

The weather forecast was atrocious – wet, wet, wet and windy. As the coach set off in dry conditions optimism prevailed, soon to be dampened as the coach encountered the rain (by then, in Yorkshire). So, the mood changed to one of resignation and how to remain dry for the longest time – ‘do the C walk’ is the answer. The net result of these calculations was the B walk registered a meagre 8, actually 6 and 2 guests against an average of 12 plus – such a pity as the walk to Top Withins (on a good day) is stunning with wonderful views. The B walkers got off to an early start through the village onto Cemetery Road and then the Moors. Rain lashing down! An hour’s walking brought us to the Bronte Seat and the bridge over the beck, where we met the Group A resting after overtaking us just before the Bronte Seat. There was some talk of defection as the B walk is shorter, but as the A’s got going up the sharp slope and the long incline to Top Withins, the B’s followed a respectful distance behind. After some 2 hours of leaning into the wind and rain we reached the dry sanctuary of Top Withins looking forward to sitting down for a rest and lunch……only to find the shelter full up with A walkers. They soon left and we had the place to ourselves. But there’s little point in having a long break when you’re soaking wet and there’s more to come so, off we set for the return journey to Howarth. It was a relief to have the wind and rain behind and to know that it was almost all downhill. Still rain lashing down!! On, to Stanbury past the alluring attraction of a number of warm and welcoming pubs to a right turn and down across the lake road. A last uphill section to regain Cemetery Road and our path into Howarth. Rain still lashing down!! Then a split in the party, 4 for a cuppa and 4 for a pint before returning to the coach and ….at last a dry change of clothes.

A good walk of 7 and ½ miles spoilt by wind and rain with a walking time total of just over 3 hours 45 minutes.

John Smith

More photo's of the walk

B Party ready for the off!

B Party find somewhere to have lunch

2 of the A Party wet but happy

Haworth streets pretty deserted

What a difference to our last visit

Walk Routes in Haworth

'A' Party Walk:-
Walk Leader: Jenny Matthias
Distance:91/2 miles

We leave the village via a path from the church.

Climb up to Pennistone Country park The route passes a small cricket ground (maybe some play!), before dropping down across the road to head for the Bronte Falls - along the Bronte Way.

Climbing up a short steep track, we will make our way along the Pennine Way to Withins ruins. Turning NNW we aim for a trig point at 444m before making for the Alicomden Stones. Retracing our steps to Within ruins, we will pick up the Bronte Way and follow it back to a track, then into Pennistone Hill, but we will go round the west side, returning into Haworth.

There is not a lot of steep, tough walking, but a steady pace will have to be maintained

'B' Party Walk:-

Bronte Waterfalls and Wuthering Heights

Walk Leader: John Smith
Distance: 7 Miles with 5 Stiles

The going is pleasant with wonderful views on well trodden paths and some roads at the start and finish.
There is one steep uphill climb from Bronte Chair followed by an uphill slope to Top Withins where we will take lunch.
The return journey is largely flat or downhill, including a glorious stretch of the Pennine Way.


'C' Party Walk:-
A Bronte Flavour
Walk Leader: Norman Jones
Distance: 51/2 Miles.

A Bronte Flavour to the walk, of course.
West out of Haworth, down to cross lower Laithe Reservoir dam and through Stanbury village. we continue west to a short steep downhill section, going south to Bronte Bridge over South Dean Beck. From there it's east to Penistone Hill and back into Haworth to view the village and partake of the local refreshments

Five and a half miles in all and about 425 feet of gradual height gain.

August Walks from Haworth

Our walks in August will be from the lovely village of Haworth(correct spelling), situated at the edge of the Pennine moors in West Yorkshire, England, the area made famous by the Bronte sisters, known as Bronte country.
The coach will leave the back of Iceland at 8.00am on Saturday 9th August 2008. Pre-booking is essential through the Church office, but there are often spaces available in August for visitors (or for those unable to walk but wishing to visit with us).
There will be 3 parties;

• A led by Jenny Matthias
• B led by John Smith
• C led by Norman

More details will be available nearer the date, but should be 'on site' by 2nd August.


We last visited Haworth on 17th April 2004 when we were entertained by Morris dancers on our return to the village.