쉬운 커클리스 주변 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Stop and look around

In March 2017 a group of conservation volunteers celebrated the planting of their 1000th oak tree sapling around the reservoir. The work took about four years, 250 trees were planted each year. This has brought the total number of trees at Scammonden to over 80000, in 1971 there were less than half this number. The Tree Planter sculpture by Mike Disley was wholly funded by Yorkshire Water and recognises the contribution of all those who have planted trees in the past, present and those that will do so in the future There are other sculptures by the same artist at intervals along the 3 miles walk around the reservoir.

Weird sculpture in a lovely place

It’s a bit windy

This is one of the aid stations for the komoot Hiking Rally 2025. Participants who need to leave the trail here for whatever reason can do so here. It will also be a chance to refuel before the final stretch to Marsden.

Take your time down this section as it can get quite busy with people, dog walkers, and cyclists. Some sections are newly laid tarmac but other areas are hardstanding compacted stone. The canal does narrow in parts but all ridable with caution at the locks.

The Druid Stone, which has three round indentations, is said to be seats for 3 priests to watch the sunrise before conducting a ritual https://thewanderingwildflower.co.uk/wessenden-valley-walk/

Nice walks around there

MTB friendly

Quiet and fairly natural woodlands surrounding the res. Easy access on fireroads from both ends

Handmade Bakery is a popular choice for a decent pastry and coffee. Get them at opening time.

loved this walk

Ashley Jackson wrote the following quote in 1950 “To see the spirit of Yorkshire and its moors through your eyes is one thing Many people look but only a few will see and feel its very soul.” To share his passion for the ever-changing landscape and allow us to see the beauty of the area through the season, the artist has partnered with the National Trust to install 6 frames around the area. One of which is this one, framing the Wessenden moor and reservoir.

Easily accessible from Marsden via the Kirklee way. This is a stunning spot and is the first of a chain of 4 reservoirs in the valley. There are quite a few steps to reach that reservoir but your efforts will be rewarded by the view of this beautiful structure as well as the hills surrounding it. Ideal if you prefer short walks, there is a popular circular under 4 miles from Marsden. Or for longer walk, I really enjoyed taking the 4 reservoirs; Black Hill and Pule hill on a 14 miler in Summer.

This reservoir is part of 4 reservoirs in a descending chain. Built in the Edwardian era for the local weaving industry; it is now a beauty spot just outside Marsden. There are steps to get there and the path is well maintained. When I was there in the summer; with the sun shining on the water and the surrounding hills covered in ferns; I felt like I landed in a different world.

Pretty wooden footbridge crossing Netherley Clough at Holmbridge Reservoirs.

crazy steep long climb out of this town

A beautiful waterfall flowing into Butterley Reservoir

Beautiful in late May when the rhododendrons are blooming

The ruins of a farm building with views down to Marsden, a great spot for a lunch stop.