Where did Charlotte Bronte find the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in Jane Eyre?

At Wycoller Hall, a 16th century beautiful ruin in the tiny, ancient hamlet of Wycoller at the centre of a most magical Country Park. A pretty beck babbles past the hall, beneath a series of little bridges, including one of the oldest in Britain, and between the weavers' cottages, following the path that was trodden so often by the Bronte girls as they explored the South Pennine Moors. Discover the romantic history of Wycoller as well as its fascinating landscape and wildlife.

History and legend has woven a spell over Pendle. Pendle Hill rises above this ancient hunting ground, once the home of wolves and wild boar and to this day dotted with tiny hamlets and farms. It is still an untamed place, full of mystery and infamous as the home of the Pendle Witches who were tried and executed for witchcraft in 1612.

The landscape, carved out by man and by nature, welcomes walkers and countryside enthusiasts. Long distance walks, such as the 43-mile Pendle Way and parts of the Bronte Way, combine history with stunning scenery, with plenty of country inns and farmhouses to provide most congenial rest and refreshment along the way.