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Thornton Viaduct – Brontë Sisters' Birthplace loop from Thornton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Thornton Viaduct – Brontë Sisters' Birthplace loop from Thornton

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Thornton Viaduct – Brontë Sisters' Birthplace loop from Thornton

01:15

11.2km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

712 m

Start of the Great Northern Railway Trail – Thornton

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice off road 2 mile circular walk

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2

721 m

Thornton Village

Highlight • Settlement

The origins of the village go back before the Norman Conquest, when Thornton belonged to the manor of Bolton. It is spelt in the Domesday Book as Torenton meaning ‘enclosure of Thorns’.

Tip by

3

831 m

Field of Flowers Art Installation at Thornton Primary School

Highlight • Structure

4

1.04 km

Thornton Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well worth a look

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5

1.83 km

Mr and Mrs Peacocks and Peahens

Highlight • Natural

Lots of feathered friends in this lovely little spot

Tip by

6

1.83 km

Peacock Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

We followed the trail back to the café and passed the peacocks. The white one is the youngster of the peacock and peahen

Tip by

7

10.8 km

Yarn Art Trail in Thornton

Highlight • Trail

8

10.9 km

Brontë Sisters' Birthplace

Highlight • Monument

The Brontes were born here, although Haworth get all the recognition.

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B

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

3.01 km

2.80 km

1.73 km

519 m

151 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

2.30 km

652 m

516 m

149 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

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