Wessenden Head Waterfall Visitor Information
📍 Location: Near Wessenden Head Road, West Yorkshire, HD7
🅿️ Parking Info: Small lay-bys nearby on A635 (Wessenden Head Road)
🕒 Opening Times: Open access land, no time restrictions
🚻 Toilets: No toilets on site — nearest in Marsden village
☕️ Food & Drink Nearby: Cafés and pubs in Marsden (5–10 min drive)
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes, dogs welcome on leads
🧭 Things to Do Nearby: Wessenden Valley, Marsden Moor, explore the four surrounding waterfalls
🎟 Entry Cost: Free
🚌 Public Transport Access: Train to Marsden, then walk via Wessenden Trail (~2 miles)
🕓 Best Time to Visit: Spring and early summer for flowing waterfalls and blooming heather
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