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St Andrew's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
  • Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Greylag Goose +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Greylag Goose +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Wood Bristle-moss, Hypnum cupressiforme var. cupressiforme +47 more · last seen 2024

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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

21 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 route2.7 km
Named routeRef 67Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route29 m
Named routeRef 67Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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