Activities at Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge circular walk or walk & ride

This walk takes you by the river Nidd to Pateley Bridge, returning via the Nidderdale Way. You can also walk to Pateley Bridge and then take a bus back to Summerbridge, or on summer Sundays the Nidderdale Rambler calls at Brimham Rocks. (Check bus timetables first.)

• Moderate
• 4 hours
• 8.4 miles (13.5km)

Tour de Yorkshire brings Brimham into focus

Brimham Rocks Road offers a nice long straight stretch to cheer on your favourite cyclist on the first day of Tour de Yorkshire on Friday 29 April.

Walking at Brimham Rocks

To stretch your legs, take in new views and visit the undiscovered areas of the property and beyond - try out one of these walks either on your own or with a National Trust guide.

In the Footsteps of Monks

Walk in the monks' footsteps from Brimham Rocks to Fountains Abbey, following the ancient trail. There are excellent views from Riva Hill to Brimham Rocks.

• Moderate
• 3 hours 30 mins
• 7.5 miles (12.05km)

Brimham Boundary Walk

This walk takes you around much of the boundary of Brimham Rocks with beautiful panoramic views.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.3 miles (5.3km)

Pastures and panoramas walk at Brimham Rocks

This walk takes you through pastures in Nidderdale with beautiful panoramic views across the dale.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 6.3 miles (10.1km)

Cycling around Brimham Rocks

There are dozens of excellent cycling routes in and around Nidderdale, both for the experienced and the leisure cyclists. After a big push in the morning what could be better than taking a cake- and coffee-filled break at one of the most extraordinary and scenic locations in Yorkshire?

Moorland and meadows walk at Brimham Rocks

Enjoy the magnificent long distance views as you walk through moorland and meadows near Brimham Rocks, where you can see for miles on a clear day.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Circular walk at Brimham Rocks

This short walk will show you the highlights of Brimham from the amazing rock formations to the fantastic heather moorland.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.25 miles (2.0km)

Doggies of Brimham Rocks

We are as mad about dogs as you are. For the enjoyment of every visitor we ask that all our four-legged customers are kept on a lead at all times.

Geocaching volunteer Pam Westley

Brimham Rocks volunteer Pam Westley combines her love of geocaching and meeting new people by inspiring visitors to try the treasure hunt for themselves.

Step into Brimham

Take a look at our introductory walk. Download this map and guide on to your phone or print it out at home before you set off. This guide takes you on a short walk from the car park to the Visitor Centre, bringing out some of the notable features along the way.