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Marsden Moor Office and Information Room, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH
Asset | Opening time |
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Countryside | Dawn - Dusk |
All parking is free: Buckstones Car Park - A640 (junction with B6114). Haigh Gutter – A640 (at Pennine Way crossing). Wessenden Head Layby – A635 (Greenfield to Holmfirth Road). Various laybys on the A640, A62 and A635. Marsden village Car Park (not National Trust), The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH (suitable for coaches).
Keep your dog under close control, preferably on a lead, at all times. Dogs must be on a short 2m lead during nesting season 1 March - 31 July. Don’t let your dog chase wildlife or grazing animals.
The general topography of the landscape and conditions of the footpaths (which can be muddy) mean the moorland is not considered suitable for people with limited mobility. There are no designated accessible spaces at Buckstones car park but the surface is tarmacked and level. The other car parks and laybys are relatively level with a top layer of loose gravel. There's level access (no obstructions) to the Information Room, next to Marsden NT office.
Marsden Moor covers a large area to the west of Marsden village. To access the Northern section, including Haigh Gutter (Pennine Way) and Buckstones Car Park, take the A640 For the central area including Pule Hill and Marsden village, take the A62 To access the Southern section, including Wessenden Head and the Wessenden Valley, take the A635.
Parking: All parking is free: Buckstones Car Park - A640 (junction with B6114). Haigh Gutter – A640 (at Pennine Way crossing). Wessenden Head Layby – A635 (Greenfield to Holmfirth Road). Various laybys on the A640, A62 and A635. Marsden village Car Park (not National Trust), The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH (suitable for coaches).
Marsden station is on the Huddersfield line between Manchester and Leeds. The National Trust office is adjacent to the station.
Services 183 – 184 from Huddersfield to Marsden, and 184 from Manchester/Oldham to Huddersfield
Marsden Moor Office and Information Room, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH
Marsden Moor is a one pawprint rated place. Find out where you can walk your dog and the guidance to follow at different times of the year when walking near livestock and nesting birds.
Explore the many walking trails on Marsden Moor, try Nordic walking for fitness, or join a guided walk to learn about the landscape with a National Trust volunteer.
Experience a uniquely rugged moorland landscape of more than 5,000 acres, steeped in history. A Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to a variety of wildlife.
Guided walks around Marsden Moor with experienced and knowledgeable volunteers. Learn more about this special place and get close to nature.
A host of animals, from birds and beetles to hares, deer and reptiles, call Marsden Moor home. See what you can observe from a number of viewing points.
Explore the many walking trails on Marsden Moor, try Nordic walking for fitness, or join a guided walk to learn about the landscape with a National Trust volunteer.
Join us on the last weekend of July to celebrate World Bog Day.
A moderate circular walk that starts along the canal towpath before gently contouring around the sides of Pule Hill.
Take a short, linear walk along the Huddersfield narrow canal leading to a picturesque picnic spot at Eastergate packhorse bridge. It's an easy route under 3 miles that makes a great reason to get outdoors in nature.
Up for a challenge? Try this exhilarating 10 mile circular walk, a large part of it on the Pennine Way, exploring the varied landscapes of Marsden Moor.
Push yourself on this 8-mile circular trail which will take you above the Wessenden Valley and show you the moorland plants and birds that make the area internationally important.
Take a linear walk up the Wessenden Valley. Stride out along the track to explore this beautiful valley and discover four reservoirs along the route.
A moderate 4½-mile walk that meanders up onto the moors with far-reaching views following the Deer Hill conduit.
See magnificent moorland views and find out more about the rich history of Marsden Moor on this bracing 10-mile walk.
Discover the abundance of wildlife on Marsden Moor, from ground-nesting birds such as golden plovers and curlews to mountain hares and even lizards.
Browse a selection of home-grown plants and hand-made woodwork and help care for our fantastic moorland landscape.
Take a family-friendly stroll down to Eastergate Bridge and learn about its history
A challenging trail circular visiting landmarks where local artists have taken inspiration
Join one of our partnership walks with Huddersfield charity S2R and get some exercise, fresh air and good mental health
Take on a family challenge with this short but steep walk up to Holme via Piper Stones
Help us to harvest our homegrown sphagnum moss, ready for planting on the moor this autumn.
Join us for this challenging circular hike with wonderful panoramic views
Enjoy the colours of autumn on this walk though woodlands, and learn about the new trees that have been planted around the moor
See the beautiful countryside and wild rugged scenery of Marsden Moor. With over 5000 acres of moorland to explore, it offers you the perfect opportunity to get away from it all.
Explore a landscape steeped in history from pre-historic times to trans-Pennine transport routes.
Marsden Moor is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation due to the ground nesting bird population and blanket bog habitat.
Learn how National Trust rangers and volunteers are working to care for Marsden Moor by restoring peat, removing invasive species and minimising the risk of floods and fires.
Learn how uplands are being restored with ambitious woodland creation, peatland restoration and natural flood management, by the National Trust and partners.
Discover the work we’ve been doing to restore Marsden Moor following a series of devastating fires and learn fire-prevention tips to help us keep the moorland safe.
Find out how you can apply to volunteer on Marsden Moor and the roles available, from helping the rangers to repair footpaths, to leading guided walks across the moorland.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.