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Ruins of St Mary's Church

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📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

54.08534, -1.75195

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Jackdaw
  • ✦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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Robin +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Robin +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, Epistrophe grossulariae, Platycheirus albimanus +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Raspberry, Waved Silk-moss +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 5 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

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
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Inside St Mary's Old Church, Pateley Bridge

📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Inside St Mary's Old Church, Pateley Bridge

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Recreation GroundUrban park800 m→🏞️BRIMHAM ROCKSCountry park4.9 km→⛪St Cuthbert's ChurchReligious grounds500 m→✦War MemorialHistoric site700 m→✦old lead mine workingsHistoric site4.9 km→✦old lead mine workingsHistoric site4 km→