🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
✦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
🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
✦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
Best for
8 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Swallow +51 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Swallow +51 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Small White, Peacock +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme, Wood Bristle-moss +93 more · last seen 2025
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Nidderdale WayWalking route85 km▾
Named routeLength 85 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Harrogate RingwayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal 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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19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Byway (Yorkshire)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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 route29 m▾
Named routeRef 67Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route15.9 km▾
Named routeRef 688Length 15.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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3 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
