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Guided walk: Heritage Trail South

From the Luddites to reservoirs and mills, discover more of Marsden history

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Learn about the mills and the Luddites and the building of the four reservoirs in the Wessenden valley. We join the second turnpike then cross Wessenden Moor and up the hill, with magnificent views on a clear day.

This walk is approx 8 miles and will take around 5 hours.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Older and accompanied children who can walk 8 miles welcome.

Meeting point

Meet at Marsden Moor Office, HD7 6DH

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for changeable weather and challenging terrain. Bring water, lunch and enough snacks for five hours.

Accessibility

Steep paths and uneven terrain

Other

Dogs on leads are welcome. A £3 suggested donation per person would be welcome.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

Upcoming events

Sphagnum moss community day 

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on
8 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30

Guided Walk: Winter Stroll 

Enjoy an afternoon stroll on the moorland this winter.

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on
8 Feb 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

Guided Walk: Hare walk 

Can you spot the Hare in his winter coat?

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on
15 Feb 2026
at 09:30 to 15:30

Guided walk: Doggy Rangers 

Join the rangers and their four-legged friends on Marsden Moor for a sociable dog walk

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on
7 Mar 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30