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Bedrock with cup, ring and possible groove marks 45m south west of Eastwoods Farm, Dacre Banks

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📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.05437, -1.71896

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Blue Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Blackbird +56 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Goldfinch, Blue Tit, Blackbird +56 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Green-veined White, Red Admiral, Small White +124 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Redshank, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +67 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km▾
Named routeLength 85 kmRound tripRegional walking route
6 Dales TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Circular Walk at Brimham RocksWalking route2.1 km▾

This short circular shows Brimham's highlights - from the dramatic rock formations to moorland. Sloping paths with slight incline, steps & steep drops. Not suitable for mobility scooters, prams or wheelchairs due to gradients, uneven & narrow terrain.

Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Rocks Route, Brimham RocksWalking route1.6 km▾
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Woodland Walk, Brimham RocksWalking route2.6 km▾
Named routeLength 2.6 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 688National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route15.9 km▾
Named routeRef 688Length 15.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route404 m▾
Named routeRef 688Length 404 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

16 photos from nearby open sources

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Rushy pasture west of Dacre Banks

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Rushy pasture west of Dacre Banks

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Recreation GroundUrban park4.5 km→🏞️BRIMHAM ROCKSCountry park3.8 km→✦War MemorialHistoric site4.4 km→⛪St Cuthbert's ChurchReligious grounds4.5 km→🌱Stocks GreenUrban park2.8 km→🌱Brimham RocksUrban park3.8 km→