This challenging circular, largely on the Pennine Way, explores the landscapes of Marsden Moor. Discover valleys & reservoirs, open moorland with far-reaching views, & wind back to Marsden along the old packhorse route & Huddersfield narrow canal. Uneven
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53.59, -1.96 · rel 19774041
53.59, -1.96 · rel 19774041
Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor
A 16,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Kirklees.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kirklees
16,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
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loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Standedge
summit ·
on the route
16,5 km
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor is 16.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor takes approximately 4h 7min to complete.
Yes, Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor starts at Marsden train station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH;SE047117.
Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor is maintained and managed by National Trust.