Guided walk: Heritage Trail South
Sun 27 Sept · 10:30
Marsden Moor
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This guided walk takes place at Marsden Moor in Huddersfield. Participants learn about the Luddites, the mills, and the construction of four reservoirs in the Wessenden valley. The route follows the second turnpike and crosses Wessenden.
Learn about the mills, the Luddites and the building of the four reservoirs in the Wessenden valley. We join the second turnpike then cross Wessenden Moor and up the hill, with magnificent views on a clear day.
Follow the routes of the 1st and 2nd Turnpikes, see where the ancient Roman road and packhorse routes traversed the Pennines and learn about the early 18th century woollen industry in the area.
This walk is approx 8 miles and will take around 5 hours.
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Guided walk: Heritage Trail South takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 10:30.
Guided walk: Heritage Trail South is held at Marsden Moor in Huddersfield (Marsden Moor Office and Information Room, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire).
Entry to Guided walk: Heritage Trail South is free.
Tickets for Guided walk: Heritage Trail South can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Guided walk: Heritage Trail South
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This guided walk takes place at Marsden Moor in Huddersfield. Participants learn about the Luddites, the mills, and the construction of four reservoirs in the Wessenden valley. The route follows the second turnpike and crosses Wessenden.
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Learn about the mills, the Luddites and the building of the four reservoirs in the Wessenden valley. We join the second turnpike then cross Wessenden Moor and up the hill, with magnificent views on a clear day.
Follow the routes of the 1st and 2nd Turnpikes, see where the ancient Roman road and packhorse routes traversed the Pennines and learn about the early 18th century woollen industry in the area.
This walk is approx 8 miles and will take around 5 hours.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Marsden MoorMarsden Moor Office and Information Room, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire
Colne Valley, Huddersfield
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When is Guided walk: Heritage Trail South?
Guided walk: Heritage Trail South takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Guided walk: Heritage Trail South taking place?
Guided walk: Heritage Trail South is held at Marsden Moor in Huddersfield (Marsden Moor Office and Information Room, The Old Goods Yard, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire).
How much are tickets for Guided walk: Heritage Trail South?
Entry to Guided walk: Heritage Trail South is free.
How do I get tickets for Guided walk: Heritage Trail South?
Tickets for Guided walk: Heritage Trail South can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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