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Guided Walk: To the Motorway and Back

See the M62 motorway as you've never seen it before on this challenging 12-miler

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Take a trek across the moorland to the Pennine Way motorway bridge to get a new perspective on the motorway, while learning about its construction and opening.

12 miles/ 6 hours

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Meet at the Marsden offices (Information Room The Old Goods Yard Station Road, Huddersfield HD7 6DH)

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing for the changeable weather in Marsden and sturdy footwear. Please bring plenty to drink and snacks.

Accessibility

One major ascent 466m at White Hill.

Other

No dogs or children. 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.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

Upcoming events

Guided Walk: Ten Reservoir Challenge 

Join us on this challenging 16-mile walk, visiting the many gorgeous reservoirs around Marsden

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on
18 Apr 2026
at 09:30 to 17:30

Guided walk: Cuckoo Walk 

Hear about the legend of the Marsden Cuckoo on this family friendly walk

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on
24 Apr 2026
at 18:15 to 20:15

Springtime Evening Stroll 

Leave behind the stresses of life and take in the late spring evening sights and sounds in the hills and fields of Marsden.

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on
20 May 2026
at 18:30 to 20:30

Guided walk: three peaks of Marsden Moor 

Bag two trig points on this challenging hill walk with spectacular views

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on
24 May 2026
at 09:00 to 15:30