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BRIMHAM ROCKS

157 ha

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome157 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

7 activities

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — country park

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Country park

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Country park — designed for family visits

Picnic day out

Good match

Free

Country park — good for group day out

Wildlife

Good match

Free

Country park — managed habitat

Bird watching

Moderate match

Free

Country park — mixed habitats

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 45 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Aislabie WalkWalking route27 km

Circular route between Studley Royal and Hackfall woods

Named routeLength 27 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National 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 route792 m
Named routeRef 67Length 792 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route883 m
Named routeRef 67Length 883 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Monks Wallbridleway · 485 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 485 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway
Monks Wallbridleway · 487 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 487 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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