Guided Walk: See the Heather Blooming
Join us on a walk to enjoy the sights and sounds of the moorland in summer.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
By now the heather should be in full bloom, so join us to enjoy the purple-tinged moorland. This comfortably paced walk will involve some uphill stretches taken at a speed to suit everyone in the group. Boots recommended.
This walk is 5 miles and will take approx. 3 hours.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
No off-path walking.
- Meeting point
Meet at the Marsden offices (Information Room The Old Goods Yard Station Road, Huddersfield HD7 6DH)
- Suitability for children
Children who are comfortable with the distance are welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable clothing for the changeable weather in Marsden and sturdy footwear. Bring plenty to drink and snacks.
- Other
Dogs on leads are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of the walk so we can cover relevant safety information. Suggested donation of £3 which goes towards running these walks and restoring the moorland.
Upcoming events
Guided walk: Lost pubs of Marsden
You might encounter spirits drinking spirits on this tour of Marsden's ghost boozers
Withens Clough Heritage Walk
A guided walk to talk through the past, present and future of the area
World Bog Day
Join us on the last weekend of July to celebrate World Bog Day.
Guided walk: Eyes on the Bog
Find out how to keep the moorland healthy, and how we monitor it, as part of our World Bog Day celebrations.