Hubberton Hike - Marsden


YORKIEBOYS YORKSHIRE HIKES

The Eighteenth of our “Hubberton Hikers Hikes” is now scheduled for Saturday June 19th 2004. The hike is planned to start at 11am from the car park at Railway station Marsden that is situated in the centre of the village. The hike is approximately 10 miles long and will take about 4 to 5 hours at a gentle pace. It is planned to have a History lesson on the Way about the Marsden Cuckoos (No not Mr Lord)! The Packhorse route and the Galloway Ponies by non other than “Jonathan Lord” HIMSELF.

The walk will be in the region of 10 miles and will start from the Station car park. The Walk will then amble along on the Canal Towpath of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal toward the Tunnel End that is the longest in Canal history at 3 Miles long. We then head across a bridge at the tunnel entrance forward and upward toward a signpost that puts us in the direction of Willykay Clough. We descend through some trees until we come to Close Gate Bridge, which is a delightful one arched stone-built packhorse bridge. We follow the twisting climbing path passing a few Reservoirs on the way before descending the path back to the Car Park. Food and Drink can be consumed in local Hostelry once the walk has been COMPLETED. Please ENJOY your walk.

ANY FRIENDS OR FAMILY CAN JOIN THIS BRILLIANT BAND OF PEOPLE ON THE DAY AT THE SAID TIME. PLEASE INFORM LEADER OF ANY INTAKES!

The terrain is Mountain and Mooreland pasture of a fairly moderate surface and well-worn paths. The distance is in the region of 10 miles. The start will be taken at a leisurely pace so as to make sure that ALL those who wish to complete the hike will do so. PLEASE take note of “ANDYS AMBLING ADVICE” and ensure that warm and waterproof clothing is/are taken in case of any change in the weather.

It is recommended that PLENTY of drink, Sandwich and a snack bar be taken, (chocolate - if preferred).




A MAP of the walk is available HERE (The page includes a 97.4Kb image, which will be slow to open on some computers).

Link: National Trust website

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This page last updated on 9th May 2004