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Main Instructor:

Tina Halstead

Hosted By:

Tina Halstead

Walk Description:

Starting from Slaithwaiate we follow Huddersfield narrow canal up the valley to Marsden. At Marsden railaway station we leave the canal and a short sharp ascent leads to open moorland and great views over much of West Yorkshire. Easy moorland and some quiet road walking takes us back down into Slaithwaite.

Important Information

Distance: approx 7 miles

Terrain: 1 steep ascent, undulating morland terrain - maybe muddy in places. Quiet roads

Stiles: none

Toilets: Aldi store in centre of Slaithwaite

Food: The Little Bridge Bar and Resturant. Please can you let Tina know on 07876665026 before 23/03/26 if you would like to stay for lunch.

Car parking: New street Pay and Display carpark - HD7 5AB. First 2 hours are free then its 80p an hour after that. Payment by cash or card. There is some free on street parking in Slaithwaite also.

If you need to borrow poles, please let Tina know when booking. All poles will be cleaned before & after use, and straps will be washed after every use

Please dress appropriately for the weather, and don’t forget water, waterproofs (if necessary), suncream & bugspray! 

We will set off promptly. Please try to arrive 10mins early so you are ready to go.  

Please do not be offended if we do not wait whilst you get yourself sorted. We do a warm up close by so please do catch up.

Contact Tina directly on 07876665026 if you are running late/need to cancel. Similarly, if you book onto the walk less than 12hrs before the start, please text so we know to wait for you.  

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations more than 24hrs before a walk can be made on the Exercise Anywhere booking system. Cancellations made less than 24hrs before a walk will not be refunded and cannot be made on the system - please contact Tina either by phone or text to cancel.

Location Notes:

Car park is free for first 2hrs, 80p/hr thereafter, alternatively there is a bit of free street parking by the station (short walk to car park)