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, -1.98 · rel 19774041
53.59, -1.98 · rel 19774041
Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor
5,7 km from Marsden train station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH;SE047117 to Marsden train station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH;SE047117 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Marsden train station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH;SE047117
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Marsden train station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH;SE047117
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5,7km
Distance
moderate
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easy
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linear
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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
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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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 5.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor takes approximately 1h 26min to complete.
No, Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Marsden train station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH;SE047117 to Marsden train station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6DH;SE047117. Plan ahead for return transport.
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 moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Standedge Circuit Walk, Marsden Moor is maintained and managed by National Trust.