Marsden Moor

Pule Hill on Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We ask all visitors to follow government guidance on travel and social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Take a walk on the wild side and enjoy the rugged moorland landscape.

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Many houses in England and Wales have reopened, with houses in Northern Ireland expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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Things to see and do

Walker in yellow coat looks up at blue skies above moorland grass

Get walking at Marsden Moor 

Take a look at some of the walks you can enjoy on Marsden Moor. From short, flat strolls, to longer more challenging hikes, there are downloadable routes to suit everyone.

Dog sitting next to its owner in grass on Marsden Moor

Your dog is welcome at Marsden Moor 

Follow our doggy dos and don’ts for a safe and fun trip on the moors.

A young girl walks through the heather on Marsden Moor

Plan your visit to Marsden Moor 

Where should I walk? Where should I park? Find out what to see when you visit Marsden Moor.

Plants for sale at Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire

Marsden Moor plant sales 

Brighten up your own gardens and help care for our beautiful moorland by supporting our regular Friday plant sales.

Visitors stand on rocks above a road looking over the moors

The best views on Marsden Moor 

Grab your walking boots and your camera and go and take in some of Marsden Moor's most beautiful panoramas.

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Get involved

A volunteer uses binoculars to watch for fires

Marsden Moor Community Fire Watch 

The community who live near Marsden Moor are passionate about the uplands. Together, we're working hard to protect them from future fires.

two volunteers accept money for payment of plants at our spring plant fair

Our volunteers 

Our volunteers are a vital part of the team at Marsden Moor. They help us with a huge range of activities, including nature surveys, fence repairs and plant sales.

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Our work

Our work at Marsden Moor

A ranger kneels down to plant sphagnum moss on Marsden Moor

Conservation at Marsden Moor  

We're working hard to look after Marsden Moor. Find out how our rangers and volunteers take care of this special place.

A blue reservoir on a sunny day with a hilly moorland scene in the background

Alternatives to controlled burning on Marsden Moor 

Find out why we don't use controlled burning on Marsden Moor and what techniques we use instead to reduce the risk of moorland fires.

A National Trust ranger and West Yorkshire fire fighter tackle the fire on Marsden Moor.

Fire prevention on Marsden Moor 

Our moors continue to be at risk of moorland fires. After a series of devastating fires in 2019, we're working hard to help the landscape recover.

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Join or give

Couple sit on rocks overlooking moorland at sunset

Donate now to help protect Marsden Moor 

Upland moors are at serious risk. We need your help to look after this special place, now more than ever. Your donation will help our rangers protect wildlife and restore peat bogs, trapping carbon and protecting Marsden Moor for generations to come.

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Wildlife

A mountain hare in its winter white coat stands on its back legs on Marsden Moor

Wildlife on Marsden Moor 

Discover the variety of wildlife that call Marsden Moor home, and find out what we're doing to look after nature.

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