Whether it's the dramatic rugged moorland of the Peak District and South Pennines, wooded valleys or rolling green fields, you can be sure that wherever you are in Kirklees you're never far from some wonderful countryside.
Walkers can get off the beaten track or make use of one of the many trails throughout the area.
The Pennine Way passes above Marsden and the Kirklees Way provides a challenging 72 mile route that circles the district, taking in the best of the landscape, scenery, history and unusual features. Convenient public transport links can get you to and from the start of your walk. The scenic Penistone railway from Huddersfield to Sheffield and trains to Marsden and Slaithwaite present countless possibilities for walks. Regular bus services also provide easy access to the countryside. If that's all a bit too energetic, there are plenty of places to enjoy a short stroll or relax and take in the view.