Yearning at Ferndean

According to Love Exploring and as reported by Lancashire Telegraph, Wycoller is among England's 'under-the-radar spots'.

A Lancashire village has been named among England’s most underrated spots by travel site Love Exploring.

Introducing the list, it said: “England is filled with pretty towns and villages, each with its own unique charm – and while it's easy to be drawn to the more well-known destinations, this often means overlooking hidden gems.

“To help you discover these lesser-known treasures, we've selected and ranked what, in our opinion, are the most under-the-radar delights from each of England's 39 historic counties.”

Wycoller made the list, ranking in 10th place, and it’s the only spot in Lancashire to be included.

Love Exploring says the Lancashire village is a “beautiful hamlet” with links to famous author Charlotte Brontë.

It adds: “Although very little of it remains, the beautiful hamlet of Wycoller still has much to offer lovers of the English picturesque.

“Largely abandoned in the 19th century, when it was due to be flooded to make way for a reservoir, it now consists mostly of atmospheric ruins, including 16th-century Wycoller Hall (pictured) which is thought to be the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.

“Nearby Wycoller Beck is a pretty woodland stream crossed by seven ancient bridges, one of which (Clam Bridge) is believed to be over 1,000 years old.”

Historic UK said: “This sleepy village now forms part of a beautiful country park.

“Wycoller is probably most famous for its Bronte connection.”

It adds: “The Brontes lived at Haworth, not far from Wycoller, and Charlotte would have passed through here on her way to Gawthorpe Hall when she went to stay with the Kay-Shuttleworths.

“Charlotte’s description of Ferndean Manor when approached from the old coach road fits Wycoller Hall perfectly.” (Katie Collier)

According to Indy100 it's the 'summer of yearning'.

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El Debate (in Spanish) has an article on Jane Eyre.