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Guided Walk: Scammonden Reservoir

Join us on this walk to visit Scammonden.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us on this walk to visit Scammonden. Adjacent to the M62 motorway, this walk teeters around the edge of Scammonden Reservoir, taking in the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, woodland, hills and rough pastures. This is a challenging walk suitable for experienced walkers. There are steep, narrow, boggy, muddy, uneven sections of terrain along the route. Sturdy boots and suitable outdoor clothing is a must.

This walk is 10 miles and will take approx. 5 hours. It is not suitable for children or dogs.

Please note that Standedge Car Park, located next to the Marsden office, is closed during September due to the Transpennine Route Upgrade. There is on street parking within the village of Marsden, but please allow enough time to park.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

Meet at the Marsden office (Info Room, Station Road, Huddersfield HD7 6DH). Please note that Standedge Car Park, located next to the Marsden office, is closed due to the Transpennine line upgrade.

What to bring and wear

Please bring suitable clothing and outdoor footwear.

Other

This walk is not suitable for children or dogs. 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. Please bring plenty to drink and snacks. Suggested donation of £3 which goes towards running these walks and restoring the moorland.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

Upcoming events

Sphagnum Harvesting Session 

Help us to prepare sphagnum moss as part of our moorland restoration work.

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on
27 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30

Guided Walk: Jazz Walk 

Admire the views over Marsden before All that Jazz.

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on
11 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30

Sphagnum Plug Planting 

Join the Rangers for a walk up to Holme Moor to plant sphagnum moss as part of our restoration works.

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on
12 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30

Guided Walk: Barracuda Remembrance 

Hear the story of a Fairey Barracuda aircraft that crashed on Marsden Moor in 1945.

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on
16 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 14:30