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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

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: Morning Madness 

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

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on
20 Jun 2026
at 03:00 to 08:30

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