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Explorers: Spring Scavenger Hunt

Join our family-friendly walk to the local nature reserve to explore the magic of spring.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

In spring, nature starts to wake up from its long winter sleep. Trees burst into leaf, flowers cover the ground and animals emerge from hibernation. There is so much to see and explore on this springtime wander.

2 hours and no more than 3 miles.

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). Please note the carpark now charges for stays of more than two hours.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing for the changeable weather in Marsden and sturdy footwear. Bring plenty to drink and snacks. Please give a £3 donation, which goes towards restoring the moorland.

Accessibility

Most of the walk is on paths but it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

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.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

Upcoming events

Event

Landscapes for Water: Tree Planting Day 

Help us plant trees, restore the landscape and mitigate the effects of climate change

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on
7 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 13:00
Event

Christmas Tree Sales 

Pick your perfect Christmas tree and then get in the festive spirit with the National Trust at Marsden Moor – with a free mulled wine and mince pie with every sale.

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on
7 Dec to 8 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Guided Walk: Seasonal Saunter 

Join us for the last guided walk of 2024

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on
8 Dec 2024
at
10:30 to 15:30
Event

New Year's Day Walk 

Start the year right with a bracing walk around some of the highlights of the moorland

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on
1 Jan 2025
at
13:00 to 16:00