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Marsden Moor NT Our local page about conservation work, surveying and events at the National Trust Marsden Moor. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative.
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For a full list of all guided walks and events, see: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor/events Take a walk on the wild side and explore a windswept ecological paradise in the Yorkshire moors
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■A vast swathe of unspoilt valleys, reservoirs, peaks and crags
■Important conservation habitat, home to a rare variety of wildlife
■Archaeology, from pre-Roman sites to the canal and railway age
■Living history from the industrial revolution
■A sense of splendid isolation5500 acres of open moorland,from Buckstones in the North to White Moss in the south. It takes in part of the Pennine Way,The South Pennines and The Peak District. A popular spot for walkers and other recreational activites

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Looking for a family adventure this October half-term? 🍁Join us for a free Autumn Nature Walk through beautiful woodland...
27/10/2026

Looking for a family adventure this October half-term? 🍁

Join us for a free Autumn Nature Walk through beautiful woodland and discover the colours, sights and treasures of the season. Along the way, we'll explore the local nature reserve, collect leaves and seeds from the woodland floor, and learn more about the wonderful world of autumn.

3-mile guided walk (approximately 2 hours)
No booking required
Bring a tub to collect your autumn treasures 🍂

📅 1 November
🕥 10:30am to 12:30pm
📍 Meet at the Marsden Information Room, Old Goods Yard, Station Road, HD7 6DH

Wrap up warm, pull on your walking boots, and join us for a seasonal adventure on the moor. Suitable for children who are comfortable with the distance.

Can you help stock our Marsden Moor bookshop? 📚We're looking for donations of good-quality children's books and fiction ...
13/10/2026

Can you help stock our Marsden Moor bookshop? 📚

We're looking for donations of good-quality children's books and fiction to sell in the Information Room bookshop at Marsden Moor.

If you have any pre-loved books in great condition that are ready for a new chapter, we'd love to give them a home. Every book sold helps raise funds that go directly back into vital restoration work on the moor, helping us care for this special landscape for wildlife, water and future generations.

Books can be dropped off with the team Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm at the Marsden Moor Estate Office, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH.

Make the most of a weekend in the great outdoors with two free guided walks across the stunning Marsden landscape.🥾 Jazz...
09/10/2026

Make the most of a weekend in the great outdoors with two free guided walks across the stunning Marsden landscape.

🥾 Jazz Festival Walk: Enjoy a 3-mile guided walk with fantastic views over Marsden, local history along the way, and plenty of time to return for the festivities of the Marsden Jazz Festival. Perfect for families, with a short steep section to reach the viewpoint. Saturday 10 October, 10:30-12:30

🥾 Ruins and Reservoirs: Pack a picnic and join us for a 7-mile adventure across the moor. Discover dramatic views from Dinnerstones and Millstone Edge, enjoy lunch among the ruins of Dowry Castle, and return via the reservoirs and the historic site of Roman Castleshaw. Sunday 11 October, 10:30-2:30

While our guided walks are free, donations are always welcome. We suggest £5 per person, helping our team continue running these walks and supporting vital conservation work to care for Marsden Moor.

A little moment of celebration from Marsden! 🌿This rowan tree was planted in 2023 as part of the Landscapes for Water pr...
01/10/2026

A little moment of celebration from Marsden! 🌿

This rowan tree was planted in 2023 as part of the Landscapes for Water project, and we were thrilled to see how much it has grown when we visited recently for our annual dam inspections.

The protective guard will remain for a little while longer, helping the young tree establish itself before being removed and recycled in the coming years.

Looking for an adventure this weekend? 🥾Join our Inner Boundary Walk on Marsden Moor this Saturday and discover some of ...
10/09/2026

Looking for an adventure this weekend? 🥾

Join our Inner Boundary Walk on Marsden Moor this Saturday and discover some of the area's most spectacular views. Following little-used paths, boundary walls and open moorland, this 9-mile guided walk offers a unique perspective of Marsden village and the surrounding landscape.

- No booking needed
- Dogs on leads welcome

Be prepared for a challenge with steep climbs and rough terrain, but you'll be rewarded with incredible moorland scenery along the way.

📍 Meet at Marsden Moor Office (HD7 6DH)
📆 Saturday 12 September
⏰ Meet at 9:45 ready for a 10am start
👣 9 miles | Around 6 hours

Don't forget your sturdy boots, waterproofs, water and lunch.

🌿 **Poetry in motion – literally (or should that be literarily?)** 📖🥾That’s the theme of this weekend’s guided walk, cen...
20/08/2026

🌿 **Poetry in motion – literally (or should that be literarily?)** 📖🥾

That’s the theme of this weekend’s guided walk, centred on the poets of Marsden and the landscapes that inspired them.

In celebration, here’s a commemorative haiku:
🥾 Strap walking boots on
⛰️ The hills are waiting for you
🐦 Wait! Is that a curlew?

Starting from the National Trust offices at 10.30 on Saturday, this ten-miler will feature plenty of walking, some hills and, of course, recitations – with some stunning backdrops. 📖🌄
(See pictures courtesy of the walk leaders’ pre-walk recce 👀)

No need to be a member.
💷 Suggested donation: £5

👉 Full details here: [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor/events/c0c1e1c4-e9e5-44a6-8d05-9a155bce8617]

15/08/2026

I'm sure it can't have escaped anyone's notice that the country has been on fire a lot recently. We have felt for our teams across the Trust who have been dealing with the devastating impact on wildlife and landscapes.

The Trust have launched a petition to ask the government to invest in nature and the fire service to help protect the landscape from the escalating climate crisis. Please do sign and share if you can...

Last week, a wildfire destroyed the ancient Dunwich Heath in Suffolk. This precious landscape, home to rare wildlife including nightjars, Dartford warblers and adders, and visited by 100,000 people each year, was devastated in a matter of hours. This is not an isolated incident. As climate change pr...

🙌It's glorious out there at the moment! 🙌Marsden Moor is one of the best places to see the heather blooming in Yorkshire...
13/08/2026

🙌It's glorious out there at the moment! 🙌

Marsden Moor is one of the best places to see the heather blooming in Yorkshire (according to daysoutyorkshire.com/blogs/heather-highlights).

So why not join our warm wander on Sunday afternoon, entitled, aptly, "See the Heather Blooming". This comfortably paced five-mile walk will suit all-comers, and show off our beautiful moorland at its purple-tinged best.

⏱️Turn up at our Marsden offices at 1.15 for a 1.30 start.
🥾Wear walking boots and sun cream
💷 £5 suggested donation.

More details at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor/events/0be768bf-dc71-4e72-8fc0-032d1f5b2f0e

Happy World Ranger Day to our team of peatland restoring, sphagnum planting, grip blocking, leaky dam unblocking, litter...
31/07/2026

Happy World Ranger Day to our team of peatland restoring, sphagnum planting, grip blocking, leaky dam unblocking, litter picking, footpath maintaining, fence fixing, fire fighting wonders!

Rangers are so fantastic at caring for all National Trust land but on Marsden Moor they do so many vital jobs - we literally couldn't do it without you guys.

So please join us in saying a big thank you - they have earned it with mud, sweat and tears.

(Oh and, in case you're wondering, that is a life-size print out of a peat core by the way. Not a giant 💩)

Address

Marsden Moor Estate Office, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road
Huddersfield
HD76DH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441484847016

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