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Guided walk: Morning Madness

Join us at Silly O'Clock to watch the sun come up over the moorland

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Come and see the sun rise on Marsden moor then enjoy a well earned breakfast at a local cafe.

Meet at 3am at the National Trust offices and follow guides on a nine-mile hike before 7.30 breakfast in Marsden. Breakfast is £10, including tea/coffee and payable at the cafe on the day.

Numbers are limited. Please book by emailing lucy.weissenborn1@nationaltrust.org.uk (please include mention of any food allergies or intolerances)

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 01484 847016 Please book by emailing lucy.weissenborn1@nationaltrust.org.uk

Suitability

No children please

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.

Accessibility

The walk is on well defined paths with one steep incline, but starts in the dark so please bring a torch!

Other

Dogs on leads 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. Suggested donation of £3 which goes towards running these walks and restoring the moorland.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

Upcoming events

Great Big Green Week: Moorland Birds Trail 

Bring your binoculars along on this walk for a chance to see the special birds who call the moorland home.

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on
6 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30

Guided walk: Heritage Trail North 

Explore the stunning landscape of the moorland with a historical eye

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on
14 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00

Guided walk: Summer Solstice Sunset 

Beautiful sunset views on the longest day of the year

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on
21 Jun 2026
at 19:00 to 22:00

Summer Evening Stroll 

Take a gorgeous summer evening wander around the hills and fields of Marsden

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on
1 Jul 2026
at 18:30 to 21:00