Pendle
Where did Charlotte Bronte find the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in Jane Eyre? At Wycoller Hall, a beautiful, 16th century ruin in the tiny, ancient hamlet of Wycoller at the centre of a most magical Country Park.
History and legend has woven a spell over Pendle Hill, which rises above this ancient hunting ground. It is still an untamed place, full of mystery and home of the infamous Pendle Witches who were tried and executed for witchcraft in 1612.
The landscape welcomes walkers and countryside enthusiasts. There are long distance walks, such as the 43-mile Pendle Way and the Bronte Way, with plenty of country inns and farmhouses to provide rest and refreshment along the way.
A cruise along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal offers a unique view of Pendle's scenery, as does on and off-road cycling, and there are many shorter one-day walks, retracing events which led to the execution of the Pendle Witches, or follow in George Fox's footsteps to discover the vision that led to his creation of the Quaker Movement.
West Craven is a tranquil part of Pendle and forms part of the Pendle Way and Pennine Way encompassing breathtaking scenery. The area offers a central location for many attractions and delivers an annual programme of events ranging from an Annual Town Crier competition to Balloons over Barlick. The area also pays homage to the textile industry via the Bancroft Mill Museum and to the lead mining industry with a museum in Earby.
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