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Community sphagnum planting - Marsden Moor

Join us on Marsden Moor to help our team plant sphagnum moss.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join the Landscapes for Water team as they plant sphagnum moss on Marsden Moor.

Meeting place: Park and meet and Haigh Gutter/Pennine Way Car Park, A640, HD7 6NL. W3W: ///array.risen.king

Expect a 10-15 minute walk across uneven moorland terrain and planting sphagnum moss by hand into the peat.

Please be prepared for wet/windy/cold weather conditions. Walking boots or wellies are essential.

Gloves and tools will be provided, no experience needed.

Contact L4W@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 2491895

Accessibility

Off path walking across open moorland

Meeting point

Meeting place: Park and meet and Haigh Gutter/Pennine Way Car Park, A640, HD7 6NL. W3W: ///array.risen.king

Suitability for children

Suitable for young adults and older children

What to bring and wear

Please be prepared for wet/windy/cold weather conditions. Walking boots or wellies are essential.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

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