It's a very easy, pleasant and accessible walk, mostly along a flat canal path with no issues....

Bex Moore

I knew most of the route as had walked it before, but never from Slaithwaite centre, so it was nice to see some different parts of Slaithwaite and Linthwaite I'd not come across before. Starting from at the bus stop on New street, the route quickly leaves the main street and follows the canal path for a little while, which I enjoyed, before crossing the second foot bridge, which takes you uphill, along a leafy footpath, eventually coming out onto the Manchester road. A little while after that it turns right up Tudor Rd and through a housing estate, before turning left at the end of the street up a footpath which leads to some cottages, where it continues uphill and over a few fields, which may or may not have cattle in them. Turning right here, along Blackmoorfoot Rd, the route follows this to Slaithwaite Rd where it turns left , and follows the road down into Meltham....

Bex Moore

This route starts in the centre of Slaithwaite, easily accessible from Leeds and Manchester by train. The route links in nicely with the the Melhol route, so you can start in Slaithwaite and finish in Holmfirth, where there are some fantastic pubs and restaurants....

Chris Green

Going from Slawit (Slaithwaite, accesible by bus and train), the route starts at Slawit Spa park just along the canal from the village centre going east, then crossing the bridge over the River Colne and over the very busy A62 at the top of the steps on to Linfit Fold directly opposite! As you get up the hill on Linfit lane, make sure you turn right on to Tudor Road don’t go up the hill, but if you do make that error, turn right on Jerusalem lane to get back on track....

Tom Reed

It is an easy route with no hills, just slopes at canal locks and is about five miles....

Tom Reed

This should be a simple canal walk but the route as plotted leaves the canal at about the half way mark. MarSla 2 has been added which sticks to the tow path for the whole route....

RGW

Follows the canal towpath for the whole distance but was very wet and muddy when reviewed (Feb 2024). The Riverhead Brewery Tap in Marsden is highly recommended....

RGW

Flagging this for an access issue as when walked in February 2024, the section of towpath between Birdhouse Lane and Manchester Road was technically closed....

RGW

A great walk following the canal with some nice views and places to stop at Marsden to have lunch....

Callum Russell

This was a very nice walk, with scenic views and a good hard-standing towpath that is wide enough for trikes and wheelchairs to ride along....

Jamie Murrant

Gentle walk along the canal, weather wasn't kind but still good to enjoy the walk. it's great that the two villages are linked by train so can start at either end. there are good place for food at both ends too....

Antonio Amaral

This route is suitable for disabled people if they are using an off-road wheelchair such as a mountain trike. The path is tricky to navigate and steep in places. However it's a pretty walk and provides some great views....

Lucy Keyworth

This is almost the best route from Marsden to Slaithwaite but would benefit from sticking to the towpath all the way - it currently deviates from the towpath just after West Slaithwaite Road (when heading towards Slaithwaite) which adds ascent/descent/time so is not the most direct route. Anyone following this route should just stay on the towpath alongside the canal for the whole route....

JP Spencer

Can leave the towpath to the right at lock 4E before going under the bridge; turn left to head towards town. Can also walk along the pavement of Manchester Road as a more direct, but less traffic-free, means of completing the last mile....

Mike O

A gentle walk on the canal towpath, it can be quite wet in places, where puddles collect. The towpath is in desperate need of upgrading at the Marsden side....

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