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in the town of Marsden, in the county of West Yorkshire

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About Marsden Moor Estate

Marsden Moor was gifted to the National Trust in 1955 by Captain Sir Joseph Benedict Everard Henry Radcliffe in lieu of death duties for his father Sir Everard Henry Joseph Radcliffe of Ruddings Park, Harrogate.

The Radcliffe's where a noted Yorkshire family with a long illustrious history. They were colourful characters, with diverse associations including links with the Luddites. They were rich and powerful, with land and property holdings throughout the region. By the 20th century many of these had been sold off, save for the vast lands of the Marsden Moor Estate.

Marden Moor almost entirely surrounds the village of Marsden, for centuries men, women and children of the village depended upon the estate for their livelihood. The land consists mostly of common moorland and encompasses parts of the northern tip of the Peak District National Park together with valley's, rivers, lofty peaks and crags, a wealth of archaeological remains dating from pre-Roman to the Industrial Revolution. The area is also the home to rich variety of wildlife, ranging from plants to birds and other rare species of wildlife. There is plenty of colourful heathers to be seen along with cotton grass, sedges, rushes and mosses.

Grouse, Golden Plover and Curlew can be seen, and this is also a breeding ground for the tiny Twite who breed in large numbers. The estate is now acknowledged as a Designated Site of Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area.

The landscape of the estate is of great scenic beauty, at every turn there is something fresh and new to draw the eye, be it clumps of beautiful heather, the dizzy heights of the peaks or a tiny bird twittering away in a bush. This is an assured place of mile after mile of magnificent lonely countryside that will leave you breathless at the sheer scale of its hillsides, country walks and reservoirs.

This is a fascinating area with so much to see and do, it is a Mecca for birders, nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and those with an interest in archaeology. At the National Trust Estate office visitors can see a Welcome to Marsden exhibition, this will acquaint you with everything you need to know about this amazing, magnificent landscape.
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Recommended towns near Marsden Moor Estate

Marsden in the county of West Yorkshire (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NE)
Marsden offers visitors a wealth of heritage, particularly in association with the town's expansion which came about during the heady days of the Industrial Revolution.
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Golcar in the county of West Yorkshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)
Sturdily built of stone, this small hill town is perched north of the River Colne and the now restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
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Deanhouse in the county of West Yorkshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction E)
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Holmfirth in the county of West Yorkshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)
This is a place that will forever be associated with the gentle, romantic comedy "Last of the Summer Wine" which has graced our TV screens for more than a quarter of a century.
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Huddersfield in the county of West Yorkshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)
Huddersfield is a lively and interesting town that offers a rich cultural experience.
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Sowerby Bridge in the county of West Yorkshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N)
Surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the South Pennines, with the town's gentle scenery being enhanced by the River Calder and the River Ryburn on which the town stands.
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Almondbury in the county of West Yorkshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E)
Almondbury is one of the oldest and prettiest of the villages dominating the edge of the Pennine moors.
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Audenshaw in the county of Greater Manchester (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW)
Audenshaw is a suburb of Greater Manchester. It is probably best known for its reservoirs and the busy waters of the Ashton canal, beside which visitors can see clusters of delightful canal-side properties.
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Halifax in the county of West Yorkshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction N)
Halifax is an industrial city close to the famous Pennines and the route of the Pennine Way in what is known as Yorkshire's "Bronte" country.
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Todmorden in the county of West Yorkshire (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)
Todmorden lies on the historic border between Yorkshire and Lancashire in an area of the Calder Valley ringed by the hills of the Pennines.
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Nearby travel help

Marsden Station	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE)
Greenfield Station	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW)
M62 Junction 22	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NW)
M62 Junction 21	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)
Manchester Airport	(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction SW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(23.0 miles, 37.1 km, direction NE)
Marsden Moor Estate to London	(162.6 miles, 261.6 km, direction SE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Marsden Moor Estate

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Hey Green Country House Hotel	(1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction N)
Grains Bar Farm Hotel Bed & Breakfast	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction W)
Durker Roods Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction E)
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Alma Inn	(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction N)
The Rock Inn Hotel	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE)
Best Western Hotel Smokies Park	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)
The Briar Court Hotel	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)
Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield & Halifax	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)
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