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Walk 2946 - Buckstones and Linsgreave Head from Marsden

Region   South Pennines
County/Area   Kirklees
AuthorLou Johnson
Length8.8 miles / 14.2 km
Ascent1420 feet / 430 metres
Grademoderate

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This walk uses a mixture of canal towpath, moorland paths, pathless moor and an old packhorse route to explore the high ground to the west of the village. Offering superb views, a glimpse at the Marsden’s industrial past and excellent walking, it is wise to choose a fine day as there are sections of the route where it may be a little wet underfoot.

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet OL21
OS LandrangerSheet 110

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

Walks from the same start

Walk 2359
Cuckoo Walk & Bacon Butties from Marsden
Grade - hard
Length - 19.5 miles / 31.7 km

Walk 2644
Standedge Trail from Marsden
Grade - moderate
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km

Walk 2926
Cupwith & Shooter's Nab from Marsden
Grade - moderate
Length - 13.0 miles / 21.1 km

Walk 3159
March Haigh Reservoir and Eastergate Bridge from Marsden
Grade - easy
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km

Walk 1900
Standedge Trail from Marsden
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km

Walk 1697
The Marsden to Edale Walk
Grade - very hard
Length - 22.0 miles / 35.8 km

Other walks nearby

Walk 2613 - 0.3 miles / 0.5 km away
Marsden to Holmfirth, a Peak Dist. Boundary Walk
Grade - moderate
Length - 13.0 miles / 21.1 km

Walk 2561 - 3.3 miles / 5.2 km away
Digley & Ramsden Reservoirs from Wessenden Head
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km

Walk 2518 - 3.3 miles / 5.4 km away
Black Hill & Four Reservoirs
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km

Walk 2634 - 5.0 miles / 7.9 km away
Broadstone Hill & the Cotton Famine Road
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km

Walk 2630 - 5.3 miles / 8.4 km away
Upper Holme Valley & Ramsden Clough
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km

Walk 2600 - 5.7 miles / 9.1 km away
Chew Reservoir & the Pennine Way
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 14.0 miles / 22.8 km

Walk 2553 - 5.7 miles / 9.1 km away
Greenfield Reservoir & Raven Stones from Dovestone
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km

Walk 2517 - 5.7 miles / 9.1 km away
Chew Reservoir & Fox Stone from Dovestones
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km

Walk 1849 - 6.2 miles / 9.9 km away
Blackstone Edge and the Pennine Way without a car
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km

Walk 3380 - 7.1 miles / 11.4 km away
Blackstone Edge from Hollingworth Lake
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km

Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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