"Wuthering Heights" locations

Where longing meets North Yorkshire’s rugged heights...

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Wuthering Heights Locations

North Yorkshire’s wild, windswept landscapes have long inspired storytellers and now they take centre stage in the brand new 2026 adaptation of “Wuthering Heights”, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi and directed by Emerald Fennell. This fresh, modern retelling places the dramatic moorland, rugged valleys and atmospheric villages of the Yorkshire Dales National Park at the heart of the story.

Let us take you on a journey and follow in the footsteps of the cast and crew, discovering the real locations that shaped the film’s most powerful scenes. Whether you’re a Brontë fan, a film lover or simply seeking a short break surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this two-day itinerary offers the perfect escape.

Surrender Bridge & the Old Gang Smelt Mill Track

This stretch of Swaledale became one of the most significant filming areas for the 2026 adaptation. The moorland track leading from Surrender Bridge toward the Old Gang Smelt Mill ruins provided the perfect setting for scenes that required vast, windswept openness. The area’s industrial remains and lonely pathways mirror the bleak beauty of the story. Nearby Bouldershaw Lane was used for a pivotal scene featuring Margot Robbie in a striking white wedding gown, filmed against wide, desolate fields that heighten the drama of the scene.

Low Row, Swaledale

Low Row is a small village in Swaledale. Its traditional stone cottages and sweeping moorland views capture the wild, atmospheric feel of Wuthering Heights. The rugged hillsides, winding lanes and open stretches of moorland make it a fitting location for the novel’s iconic “wily, windy moors,” bringing the story’s brooding landscape into focus.

Booze Moor & Langthwaite

Booze Moor’s high, exposed ridgelines offered the production sweeping, cinematic views that emphasise the wildness at the heart of Wuthering Heights. Although the moor itself is not accessible by car, roadside viewpoints above Langthwaite provide dramatic vantage points. The peaceful village of Langthwaite is surrounded by beautiful moorland dotted with sheep. Its quiet charm includes a traditional pub, famously featured in the original series of All Creatures Great and Small, adding to its authentic Dales character.

Photo credit: Wendy McDonnell

Reeth

While not a filming location, Reeth played a key role behind the scenes as a central base camp for the production team. Why not wander across the green and tuck into a heart meal at one of the cosy pubs and cafes or tackle the 20km Swale Trail? Rumour has it the cast and crew often stopped by the Dales Bike Centre, a great spot to hire bikes, get expert cycling advice, and enjoy their excellent cakes before heading back into the wilds of the Dales.

The Brontë Sisters and their Yorkshire Connections

Although “Wuthering Heights” is famously rooted in West Yorkshire - and now, the Yorkshire Dales, the Brontë sisters also have a meaningful connection to Scarborough. Anne Brontë, author of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and Agnes Grey, loved the seaside town and set parts of her writing along the Yorkshire coast. She spent her final days in Scarborough where she passed away in 1849, and her grave remains in St Mary’s Churchyard overlooking the sea - the only Brontë to be buried outside Haworth.

Come undone in North Yorkshire

So what are you waiting for? Follow your heart to the Yorkshire Dales and uncover the wildness of the moors for yourself. Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of the 2026 Wuthering Heights cast or simply seeking a break where the landscape feels open and unforgettable, North Yorkshire offers a place where dramatic scenery and timeless stories meet.

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