ThingsToDoPenistone Hill and a village lunch →
A countryside morning in suitable weather, following the council’s heritage circuit rather than extending to the waterfall or Top Withens. Carry the route map, water and weatherproof layers.
Moorland views and quarry heritage / HAWORTH
Penistone Hill Country Park
Explore the paths and former quarry landscape on the edge of Haworth for a different view of Brontë Country. The council’s heritage circuit is about 2.4km and allows time to look at the working landscape as well as the moors. This is a countryside walk with uneven ground, not a landscaped village park.
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Before you go
Keep the Penistone Hill circuit separate from the longer paths to Brontë Waterfalls and Top Withens. Take the council map, suitable footwear and waterproof layers, and shorten or abandon the walk if visibility, wind or ground conditions deteriorate.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- Penistone Hill, near Haworth; West End starting point
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- Public walking does not require an attraction ticket. Follow current access and fire notices, keep dogs under control, take litter home and do not use barbecues on the moor. The heritage circuit does not include a waterfall or a visit to Top Withens; those require a separate longer route and weather plan.
- Access and getting around
- The council route includes slopes, rough tracks, grass, quarry edges and wet areas and is unsuitable for pushchairs or visitors needing a level route. Paths can be muddy and exposed. Keep away from quarry drops and ponds; plan toilets and food in the village before starting.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- Best for children comfortable walking on rough ground with close supervision near water and old quarry edges. Carry drinks and snacks and set a turn-back point. Choose Central Park instead when a buggy, play equipment or a shorter sheltered outing is the priority.
Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow 1½–2 hours for the heritage circuit, plus village approach for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.
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