🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
✦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
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Paid
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Curlew +77 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Curlew +77 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Painted Lady, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell +67 more · last seen 2025
Free
✦
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Springy Turf-moss, Toothwort +2 more · last seen 2025
Free
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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14 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
