Loop - Marsden Moor Loop - 11.5mi/18.5km

Join us for a circular hike in Marsden, West Yorkshire, in a village situated at the foot of the Pennine hills where the industrial past and rural present coexist harmoniously. This walk takes in valley, river, reservoir and moorland views.
Start Time: 10.15am Miles/Kilometres: 11.5mi/18.5km (Approx) Total ascent: 614m (Approx) Difficulty: Hard (due to distance) Estimated length of time: 5.5-6 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: No.
Public Transport: Yes. Train from Leeds at 9.30 (Transfer in Huddersfield) Arriving at 10.05.
Parking: Stanedge car park https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJqnY6srQQTMb5EP7.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay: https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1 - please put "Marsden" as reference.
Itinerary Meet at the Railway Pub across the road from the train station. We start by walking west along the Huddersfield narrow canal to the famous Stanedge tunnel, the longest, highest, and deepest canal tunnel in the UK. Fun fact, before barges were motorised, men had to lie on their sides on the barges and walk along the walls of the tunnel to get through the 5 miles. We then make our way up to March Haigh Reservoir before continuing a little more to the west before ducking south through moorland fauna in all its summer glory. We cross the A62 nearBrunclough Reservoir and journey eastwards along the Pennine Way, bisecting Black Moss and Swellands Reservoirs. We straddle Blakeley Clough until we descend down into the picturesque Wenssenden valley before continuing northwards past Blackley and Butterley Reservoirs before descending back into Marsden, where we can refresh with food/drink.

Disclaimers The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this. Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold. All proceeds go towards Meetup subscription fees and Mountain Rescue. Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time. We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.