Oxenhope is a small village close to Haworth, once home to the Brontes. It is the terminus for the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway a steam railway that stops in Haworth, Oakworth, Damems, Ingrow (West) and terminates in Keighley.<\/p>\n
The village is also well-known for the The Oxenhope Straw Race, a team event in which competitors complete a 2.5 mile course around the village carrying a bale of straw and stopping at each pub on the route for a pint of beer. Many contestants choose to dress up in costumes. The event benefits local charities and always draws many spectators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire’s Pennine hills, Oxenhope is a delightful village offering a peaceful escape with a rich heritage. As the scenic terminus for the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway<\/strong>, arriving by train is an authentic part of the experience, dropping you right into its quaint charm.<\/p>\n From the station, it\u2019s a joy to explore the local area on foot. Wander through Oxenhope Millennium Green, a lovely conservation spot, or embark on a walk towards nearby Leeming Reservoir for expansive moorland views. The village is also perfectly placed for delving into Bront\u00eb Country; a short bus or heritage train ride takes you to Haworth, home to the Bront\u00eb Parsonage Museum and the inspiring landscapes of Haworth Moor. Enjoying this corner of Yorkshire is effortlessly rewarding when you let the journey unfold around you.<\/p>\n","expressive-title":"Oxenhope","subtitle":"Discover the charm of Oxenhope: a West Yorkshire village steeped in Bronte history and accessible moorland beauty","map":{"address":"Oxenhope, UK","lat":53.811949,"lng":-1.950671,"zoom":5,"place_id":"ChIJzRximC3pe0gRuMpTznlKL-o","state":"England","country":"United Kingdom","country_short":"GB"},"image":{"ID":1378,"id":1378,"title":"Landscape, with fields, meadows, hills and valleys near, Oxenhope","filename":"AdobeStock_376256738-scaled.jpeg","filesize":"666090","url":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled.jpeg","link":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/destinations\/uk\/england\/west-yorkshire\/oxenhope\/landscape-with-fields-meadows-hills-and-valleys-near-oxenhop\/","alt":"Landscape, with fields, meadows, hills and valleys near, Oxenhope","author":"2","description":"","caption":"Landscape, with fields, meadows, hills and valleys near, Oxenhope","name":"landscape-with-fields-meadows-hills-and-valleys-near-oxenhop","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":5044,"date":"2022-08-27 23:28:46","modified":"2025-06-16 17:44:02","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2560,"height":1920,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-180x180.jpeg","thumbnail-width":180,"thumbnail-height":180,"medium":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-760x570.jpeg","medium-width":760,"medium-height":570,"medium_large":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-1200x900.jpeg","medium_large-width":1200,"medium_large-height":900,"large":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-2000x1500.jpeg","large-width":1200,"large-height":900,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-1536x1152.jpeg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1152,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-2048x1536.jpeg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":1536,"scenic__hero--desktop":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-1400x550.jpeg","scenic__hero--desktop-width":1400,"scenic__hero--desktop-height":550,"scenic__hero--medium":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-950x550.jpeg","scenic__hero--medium-width":950,"scenic__hero--medium-height":550,"scenic__gallery--l":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-667x500.jpeg","scenic__gallery--l-width":667,"scenic__gallery--l-height":500,"scenic__gallery--m":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-331x248.jpeg","scenic__gallery--m-width":331,"scenic__gallery--m-height":248,"scenic__gallery--s":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-219x164.jpeg","scenic__gallery--s-width":219,"scenic__gallery--s-height":164,"scenic__location":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-400x300.jpeg","scenic__location-width":400,"scenic__location-height":300,"scenic__route":"https:\/\/scenicbuses.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_376256738-scaled-500x500.jpeg","scenic__route-width":500,"scenic__route-height":500}},"gallery":false,"duplication--copied":true,"admin-ai-notes":"The content focuses on Oxenhope's charm, its railway connection, local walks, and proximity to Bronte Country, highlighting car-free travel implicitly. The word count is within the 60-100 word guideline for a small village.","admin-ai-generator":"Make.Gemini.2025-12-24.v2","related-term-id":"260"},"yoast_head":"\n