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Smelthouses circular guided walk

Join one of our free, friendly group walks. Meet new people, discover new places and improve your health and wellbeing.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Set in the Brimham Rocks area with moorland, woodland and sweeping views over the Nidderdale countryside, these walks are a great, sociable way to explore the outdoors.

Everyone is welcome to join us on a circular walk to Smelthouses.

This moderate walk through woodland and moorland leads you to Smelthouses before ascending back up to Brimham Rocks.

This route is approximately 4.4 miles long and will last around 2.5 hours, starting and finishing at the refreshment kiosk for a well earned hot drink. Along the route, you'll be able to take in sweeping views across the surrounding farmland and across Nidderdale. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead. Please bring refreshments and plenty of water.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the refreshment kiosk at 2pm.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy walking boots and dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

This walk is suitable for beginner level walkers but is not suitable for prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Contact info

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Upcoming events

A taste of Brimham tour 

Join one of our volunteer guides to discover more about this weird and wonderful place.

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on
23 May to 19 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 11:40+ 49 other dates or times

Marvellous moths 

Take a closer look at the marvellous moths that call Brimham Rocks home.

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on
28 May 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Pond dipping 

Come and see which creepy crawlies wiggle out of the pondweed at Brimham Rocks.

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on
29 May 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Monk's walk to Fountains Abbey 

Join a guided walk following in the footsteps of the Cistercian monks to Fountains Abbey.

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on
31 May to 27 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00+ 4 other dates or times