About the Map
The Wondering Heights map contains four suggested walking routes, all inspired by the wild energy of the moors, and the worlds of Bush and Brontë. Use them as starting points for your own movement, reflection, or dance. Follow the routes or simply wander let the landscape and your body guide you.
As part of Wondering Heights, cartographer and author Chris Goddard was commissioned to produce this map both as a physical object, and a way of linking and locating the project to and into the Bradford moorland and its layers of history. You can view and download the map from this page, or, during July, there will be a limited number of riso print copies available to pick up from local hubs (see info below).
The map is just one facet of the project—Wondering Heights aims to be accessible and inclusive.
You can find out all the ways you can get involved by going to our project information page
Click here to find out more
Please note that access guides for some routes can be found via the Access Framing page for the project.
Walking Routes Include:
- Lucy’s Dream – 2km
- Thornton Village – 6.7km
- Ogden Water – 2.6km
- Denholme – 3.4km
Additional notes (not on the map!):
- “Lucy’s Dream” is a short circular route beginning near Denholme Gate, imagined by Lucy as a dreamy, accessible introduction to Wondering Heights. Perfect for first-time wanderers, quiet reflection, or a gentle solo dance.
- The “Wondering Heights Dancefloor” is for those who want to locate their dance in the original spot imagined by Lucy at the beginning of this project. Maybe this is Wondering Heights’ spiritual home…
About Chris Goddard
Christopher Goddard is a British cartographer and author known for his hand-drawn walking guides that explore the landscapes of Yorkshire and beyond. Raised in Oughtibridge, his passion for nature and mapping began early and later shaped his work as a Rights of Way surveyor. After moving to Hebden Bridge in 2006, he began creating detailed maps of local moorlands, leading to his acclaimed first book, The West Yorkshire Moors, in 2013. His guides blend cartographic detail with engaging narrative, offering both practical and poetic insights into the British countryside.
Explore More of Chris’s Work
Discover all of Chris Goddard’s maps and books by visiting his website: christophergoddard.net
Follow his latest creations on Instagram: @chrisgoddardmap
List of Bradford Hubs
These are the places where you can pick up a leaflet and riso printed copy of Chris Goddard’s map (limited numbers will be available in July!):
- Bradford 2025 ticket office (City Park, Bradford)
- The Brontë Parsonage Museum reception (Haworth, BD22 8DR) bronte.org.uk
- South Square Café (Thornton Road, BD13 3LD) southsquarecentre.co.uk
Go to the main Wondering Heights Information page
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