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.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- 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.
- 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. Please bring plenty to drink and snacks. Suggested donation of £3 which goes towards running these walks and restoring the moorland.
Upcoming events
Guided Walk: Marsden Moor 70th Anniversary Boundary walk
Join us for a challenging walk to celebrate our 70th year at Marsden Moor.
Guided Walk: Waystones
Come and join us to see the curious Way Stone which sits proudly on the moorland overlooking the M62.