Standedge Trail

Lancashire, W Yorkshire

19 km / 12 miles

A 12-mile circular walk crossing the Pennines with a transport history and archaeology theme links both ends of Standedge Tunnel revealing a unique concentration of remains from the canal, rail and turnpike eras.

It includes structures by Thomas Telford, and John Carter known as 'Blind Jack' of Knaresorough. The route goes from Marsden over Warcock Hill to Diggle returning by way of Dry Bridge, Dean Heads and the Redbrook and Tunnel End Reservoirs. The route covers many areas of open moorland reaching an altitude of some 450 metres. Walking boots are essential.

Details:

Path Type:	Paths Marked on OS mapping
Attributes:	Challenging Lake/Reservoir/Loch Moorland Industrial History
Start and Finish:	SE046119 - Marsden, W Yorkshire
Web Sites:	Walking Britain - Marsden and the Standedge Trail

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OS Landranger	110
OS Landranger Active	110
OS Explorer	1, 21
OS Explorer Active	1, 21

Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

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Boarshurst Centre Saddleworth

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Walkers are Welcome

Marsden (Walkers are Welcome)

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17 km

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GPX Route File

Standedge Trail GPX Exchange Format Route File

MemoryMap Route File

Standedge Trail Memory Map Route File

Tracklogs Route File

Standedge Trail Tracklogs Route file

Route Profile:

18.3 km (11.4 miles)
612 m (2,008 ft) ascent
435 m (1,427 ft) maximum height

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Standedge Trail

Lancashire, W Yorkshire

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