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Dearne Valley Group

We are the Dearne Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Leaving Marsden and the Standedge Visitor Centre a stiff climb on an ancient pack horse trail leads us to the Pennine & Oldham Ways on Standedge affording stunning views of the Castleshaw Valley. From Brun Clough Reservoir we take the Standedge Trail opening up views of Pule Hill & the Wessenden & Colne valleys as we descend into Marsden. A brief flirtation with the Colne Valley Circular Walk offers a close up view of the Butterly Reservoirs unique Grade 2 listed spillway and Bank Bottom Mill.

Given fair weather we should be rewarded with good distant views throughout.

Toilets only at Standedge Visitor Centre near the start point. 

Sunday, 22 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 04905 11873
Nearest postcode:
HD7 6AP
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shout.huts.noted
Start time:
10:00 am

Standedge car park, Marsden Station Old Goods Yard, adjacent to NT information office.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking