Activities at Marsden Moor Estate

Buckstones Edge on Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire
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Dog walking, Walking

Plan your visit to Marsden Moor

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

Where can I park? Is there a map? Find out what to expect from your visit to Marsden Moor.

A ranger takes a lurcher type dog for a walk on Marsden Moor in front of a blue sky
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Walking your dog on Marsden Moor

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

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

A woman and child closely examine a trail leaflet
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Walking

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Marsden Moor

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

This spring, enjoy the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Marsden Moor. Follow the trail to discover a chocolate surprise at the end and find out how events like these can help care for our amazing moorland.

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

Get walking at Marsden Moor

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

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.

Wessenden Valley, Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire
Walking trail

Wessenden Valley walk

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

Take a linear walk up the Wessenden Valley. Stride out along the track to explore this beautiful valley and discover four reservoirs en route.

  • Moderate
  • 4 hours
  • 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Visitors stand on rocks above a road looking over the moors
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Walking

The best views on Marsden Moor

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

Grab your camera, your walking boots and take-in the best views on Marsden Moor.

Butterley Reservoir and Pule Hill, Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire
Walking trail

Marsden Moor heritage trail south

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

A circular walk on Marsden Moor where you can find out about its rich history, from the Neolithic man through to the Industrial Revolution.

  • Moderate
  • 4 hours 30 mins
  • 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Pule Hill, Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire
Walking trail

Marsden Moor heritage trail north

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

Uncover the past and find out more about the rich history of Marsden Moor on this bracing walk with magnificent open moorland views.

  • Challenging
  • 4 hours
  • 10.0 miles (16.05km)
Purple heather lines a path on Holme Moor with views over Marsden village
Walking trail

Deer Hill

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

A moderate walk that meanders up onto the moors with far reaching views following Deer Hill conduit.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 4.5 miles (7.2km)
The sun shines on a section of moorland overlooking a section of path that descends toward a reservoir.
Walking trail

Standedge circuit walk

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

An exhilarating circular walk, a large part of it on the Pennine Way, exploring the varied landscapes of Marsden Moor.

  • Challenging
  • 5 hours
  • 10.0 miles (16.05km)
View of cotton grass in the sunshine at the base of Pule Hill
Walking trail

Pule Hill walk

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

A circular walk that starts along the canal towpath before gently contouring around the sides of Pule Hill.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Eastergate bridge; a historic, stone, packhorse bridge surrounded by trees and moorland.
Walking trail

Easter Gate return

Marsden Moor Estate, West Yorkshire

A short, linear walk along the Huddersfeld narrow canal leads to a picturesque picnic spot.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 2.8 miles (4.5km)