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Guided walk: Heritage Trail North

Explore the stunning landscape of the moorland with a historical eye

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

See some of the historical highlights of the area: Eastergate packhorse bridge; Standedge Tunnel End; and March Haigh reservoir.

This walk is approx 8.5 miles and will take around 5.5 hours.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Older and accompanied children who can walk 8 miles welcome.

Meeting point

Meet at Marsden Moor Office, HD7 6DH

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for changeable weather and challenging terrain. Bring water, lunch and enough snacks for five hours.

Accessibility

Steep paths and uneven terrain

Other

Dogs on leads are welcome. A £3 suggested donation per person would be welcome.

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

Guided Walk: To the Motorway and Back 

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

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on
10 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30

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