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Overview

From Marsden we ascend onto Slaithwaite Moor and descend to pass Deanhead and Scammonden Reservoirs.  Keeping mainly to high ground we will have panoramic views of most of the Kirklees area.

Our leader is Roger tel: 07947 740658.  If you are joining the walk at Marsden rather than York will you please phone or text Roger beforehand.

Saturday, 11 January 2025
Start time:
11:08 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Catch the 08.51 train from York to Brighouse arriving 09.35. Then the 10.05 bus from Brighouse to Huddersfield arrive 10.20 and then the 10.38 train from Huddersfield to Marsden arriving 11.08.

For the return journey we get a bus to Huddersfield and then a train back to York.

Purchase a day return from York to Marsden. The cost is £19.10 with a railcard. 

There is opportunity to amend the walk if necessary to ensure a finish before dark.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 04600 11801
Nearest postcode:
HD7 6DZ
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Start time:
11:08 am

Marsden

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 09700 18001
Nearest postcode:
HD3 3TF
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Salendine Nook

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