Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge circular walk

This circular walk takes you from dramatic moorland rock formations by the River Nidd to Pateley Bridge, returning via the Nidderdale Way, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Brimham RocksStart point
Brimham Rocks car park; SE208645Trail information
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Circular walk at Brimham Rocks
This short walk will show you the highlights of Brimham from the dramatic rock formations, to the heather moorland.
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Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW
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