Manchester Weekend Walkers lead public transport walks into fantastic countryside all year round.
Train based walk
Leader: Jo H & Susannah
Meet Point: Near the ticket barriers, or on the platform at Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, meet the group on the train, or at the Walk Start at Marsden Station.
Transport to Walk Start: 11:00 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Marsden (towards York)
Suggested Ticket: Off-Peak Day Return to Marsden £13.20.
Walk Start: Marsden Station at 11:30.
Waypoints: Marsden village, Marsden Park, Marsden Moor, Shooters Nab, Wessenden Reservoir, Wessenden Head Waterfall, Butterley Reservoir, Marsden village
Return Services: xx:06
Extra: No toilets at Marsden Station. No toilets en-route. Optional drinks at the end of the walk. Please do not bring your dog (apart from assistance dogs).
Meeting at Marsden station, we drop down into the village and across the park. Then up a moderate climb onto Marsden moor gradually getting higher with spectacular views of Marsden and Shooters Nab. From here we stay up high until the scenery opens up to a dramatic view of Wessenden valley and beyond. We continue on the tops admiring views until a very steep decent (walking poles very handy) . From here - weather depending- we can continue to Wessenden Head Waterfall. We cross the stepping stones, down a very steep stone path and then make our way back to the village where we can admire the very unique Christmas lights and frequent one of the drinking establishments.
Please wear walking boots only, no trainers and bring waterproofs and a head torch if you have one.
