Sphagnum community collection day
Meet the Rangers for a guided walk and learn more about moorland restoration
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Come meet our Rangers for a guided walk to learn more about our moorland restoration work and help collect some sphagnum moss for propagation at our new nursery.
Meet at Brun Clough car park ///policy.mango.photos – Walk along the Pennine Way to the collection site above Swellands reservoir (///reply.keener.demanding) = Approx 45 mins, 1.5 miles.
The walk is a 3 mile round trip, all ages and dogs on leads are welcome.
Please bring suitable clothing and footwear. This walk will involve some very rough and wet terrain, we recommend sturdy waterproof boots. Please bring plenty to drink and snacks.
Want to use public transport? The Oldham 184 bus stops at Brun Clough car park, the bus runs every hour with one going through Marsden at 10.03am.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01484 847016
- Suitability
Children accompanied by adults are welcome at this event
- Meeting point
Meet at Brun Clough car park ///policy.mango.photos – Walk along the Pennine Way to the collection site above Swellands reservoir (///reply.keener.demanding)
- What to bring and wear
Please bring suitable clothing and footwear. This walk will involve some very rough and wet terrain, we recommend sturdy waterproof boots. Please bring plenty to drink and snacks.
- Accessibility
Some steep climbs and some uneven terrain.
- Other
Suggested donation of £3 which goes towards running these walks and restoring the moorland.
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Guided Walk: From the Romans to World War Two
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