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Guided Walk: Barracuda Remembrance

Hear the story of a Fairey Barracuda aircraft that crashed on Marsden Moor in 1945.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us for a chance to hear the story of a Fairey Barracuda aircraft which crashed at Redbrook Clough in May 1945. Expect some steep climbs and some uneven terrain.

This walk is 6 miles and will take approx. 4 hours.

Times

The basics

Suitability

This walk is designed for children who are comfortable with the distance.

Meeting point

Meet at the Marsden offices (Information Room The Old Goods Yard Station Road, Huddersfield HD7 6DH)

What to bring and wear

Please bring suitable clothing and outdoor footwear.

Other

Dogs on leads welcome. Children welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of the walk so we can cover relevant safety information. Please wear suitable clothing for the changeable weather in Marsden and sturdy footwear. Bring a picnic. Suggested donation of £3 which goes towards running these walks and restoring the moorland.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

Upcoming events

CANCELLED - Guided Walk: Waystones 

Come and join us to see the curious Way Stone which sits proudly on the moorland overlooking the M62.

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on
14 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30

Sphagnum Harvesting Session 

Help us to prepare sphagnum moss as part of our moorland restoration work.

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on
27 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30

Guided Walk: Scammonden Reservoir 

Join us on this walk to visit Scammonden.

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on
27 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30

Guided Walk: Jazz Walk 

Admire the views over Marsden before All that Jazz.

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on
11 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30