Summerbridge to Brimham Rocks walk
Yorkshire
Hop off the bus in Summerbridge and follow this short walk taking you through woodland and farmland bringing you to the dramatic site of Brimham Rocks.
Near to
Brimham RocksStart point
Summerbridge bus stop grid ref: SE201624Trail information
*Sloping paths with slight incline. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**Not suitable for mobility scooters, prams or wheelchairs because of steep gradients and uneven and narrow terrain. For further details, please see section marked Access.
***Dogs should be kept on a lead and under close control at all times, especially during ground nesting bird and lambing season. There are a number of stiles that dogs will need to be lifted over. For further details, please see section marked Facilities.
Rough terrain
Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs due to rough footpaths. Sturdy footwear is advisable.
Total stages: 4
Total stages: 4
Start point
Summerbridge bus stop grid ref: SE201624
Stage 1
Once off the bus, head down the road and turn right at the public footpath finger post down White House Lane. Continue up the road and to the top of the hill. Walk pass the farm building and go through the red gate, then make your way across the field and through the metal gate. The gate may be chained shut but can be unhooked - caution, this can be tricky. Once through, hug the wall on the right hand side up to the opposite side of the field and head over the stile into Old Spring Wood.
Stage 2
At the crossroads turn left and keep left as you proceed. Continue on past the information board and keep left until you reach the stile in the wall. Head over the the stile and continue, keeping to the wall on your left. Go through the gate following the way marker post on the other side. Head down the path and through three more gates. Caution, the first of these gates is broken and wrapped shut with a chain. You can unwrap the chain and continue if there is a gap to the left between the gate and dry stone wall. Continue on the path, passing the house and garage on your right. Head up this path until you reach the next way marker post.
Stage 3
Follow the yellow way markers through Brasity Woods. Continue down the path and head over the stile in the wall marked with a yellow arrow. Head across the field and either through the the gate or over the stile on the opposite side onto the main road. Turn left following the road until you reach the public footpath finger post on your right. Go through the gate and head through the middle of the field until you reach the stile on other side. Head over the stile, crossing a small stream, and continue through the field until you reach the gate on the opposite side with blue arrows pointing in both directions.
Stage 4
Turn right and head down the path through High Wood. Continue through the woods until you reach a stile in the wall to the left of a gate. Head over the stile and up the hill to the left, following the way markers and keeping the wall on your left. When you reach the fingerpost keep heading straight until you reach a way marker post on your left. Turn left through the woods following the grey arrow until you reach Brimham Rocks car park and your destination.
End point
Brimham Rocks car park, grid ref: SE206650
Trail map
Summerbridge to Brimham Rocks map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2025 Ordnance Survey
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Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW
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