The Wayfarers' Brontë Trail

Oh, we know, Christmas is just behind us and here we come again with yet another possible present. But we don't know what your budget was, but we have a feeling that this might have been slightly past it for most people. Still, however, it makes for a nice holiday package, and isn't it already time to plan the big 2009 vacation?

The St Louis Today recently (and even before Brontës.nl) brought this to our attention:

The Wayfarers, which promotes "eco-aware walking holidays" for both culture and fitness, is introducing new walks to its Girlfriend Getaways lineup, designed for the adventurous female traveler.
Developed around the achievements of two famous authors and one famous architect, the walks are great for mothers and daughters, old friends and solo travelers, with a single supplement available.
The Bronte Trail, July 26-31, is a six-day trek in one of Britain's most evocative literary landscapes. It includes several locations from "Jane Eyre" and "Wuthering Heights," as well as views of farmhouse ruins, picturesque valleys and remote plains. Priced at $3,695 a person, based on double occupancy, which includes meals, accommodations, transfers and gratuities.

The Wayfarers website, of course, offers more information, as well as more available dates:

In search of the Brontës.
Wild, heather-clad moorland, ruined farmhouses and the remote parsonage where the young Brontës' creativity was nurtured make a stark, striking backdrop to this Walk in one of Britain's most evocative literary landscapes.
In Yorkshire we explore Haworth village and the Brontë Parsonage Museum, trek to Top Withins Farm (Wuthering Heights), walk along the Pennine Way and learn more about the Brontës ' lives at a pre-dinner talk by expert Ann Dinsdale.
In Derbyshire we enjoy spectacular views from Stanage Edge, passing several locations from Jane Eyre including North Lees Hall, before a guided tour of Haddon Hall (the BBC's location for Thornfield Hall).
**Women Only Departure is 26 July 2008.

Walk Summary

Dates
14-Jun-09 - 19-Jun-09
26-Jul-09 - 31-Jul-09
06-Sep-09 - 11-Sep-09

Trip
6 days, 5 nights

Terrain
Moorland paths and tracks, valley walking, modest hills, sweeping views. 8-12 miles of walking per day.

Price
US$3,695.00 per person double occupancy
(single supplement US$420.00)

The walk begins in Haworth, with arrival at Keighley Railway Station and ends in Chatsworth, with a departure from Chesterfield Railway Station.

It is something to consider, isn't it?

Categories: Haworth