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Guided walk: Heritage Trail South

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.

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 11:30.

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.

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