Activities at Brimham Rocks

Farmland, wide open skies and birds of prey

A gentle walk past farms, meadows and pastures with wide open spaces, big skies and a good chance of seeing Red Kites, Buzzards and Kestrels.

• Easy
• 3 hours
• 6.2 miles (9.95km)

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.

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.

6 Steps to Being Mindful at Brimham Rocks

Mindfulness is something we all naturally possess and practising being present in the moment can help us gain more enjoyment from life. Brimham Rocks has often been described as calming and inspirational and is the perfect place to explore Mindfulness.

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)

Wandering at Brimham in Winter

Don’t let your Christmas plans run out on Boxing Day this year. From refreshing walks on the moor and scrambling on the rocks to perfecting your landscape photography skills with the new camera, at Brimham there are exciting activities for every member of the family.

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. (Check bus timetables first.)

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

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)

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)

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?

Nidderdale Cycling Loop

Set in and around the Nidderdale AONB this is a loop around one of the most beautiful areas of the Yorkshire Dales. The route is almost all off road and takes in a variety of terrains, ranging from gravel tracks through open moorland to narrow technical descents, this journey is a challenging route for the more experienced riders.

• Challenging
• 3 hours
• 13.0 miles (20.9km)

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.

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)

Woodlands and Waterfalls - following Fell Beck to the River Nidd

Follow Fell Beck downstream through woodland to the River Nidd, returning to Brimham Rocks past pastures and meadows.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 4.7 miles (7.55km)

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)

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.