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National Trust Brimham Rocks walk, Yorkshire

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Brimham Rocks
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Brimham Rocks 
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Brimham Rocks 
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Brimham Rocks 
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Brimham Rocks 
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Brimham Rocks 
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Walk Details

This walk takes you around the boundary of Brimham Rocks in North Yorkshire, a weird and wonderful collection of natural rock formations dating back 100 million years.

The views throughout are far-reaching, and these giant rock formations are a spectacular sight.

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They were created by a powerful river that cut through the region, long before the first dinosaurs walked the Earth.

Visitors are free to explore the site. The National Trust have named some of the rocks, from the Dancing Bear and the Gorilla to the Eagle and the Turtle.

Brimham Rocks and its heather moorland are both Sites of Special Scientific Interest and are a magnet for geologists, naturalists, climbers and walkers, as well as families who love the freedom to explore this amazing place.

This 3-mile loop walk visits the rocks and gives you a chance to explore the rolling countryside that surrounds the popular National Trust site.

Carpark: National Trust Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, Harrogate HG3 4DW

trainNearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Skipton, Leeds

Local Information

Read the Countryside Code before venturing out
Make sure to take a map and compass, and know how to use them before going into our National Parks #BeAdventureSmart

Tips for New Walkers: click here to download (PDF).

Remember to prepare properly before heading out on any type of walk or outdoor activity. Tell people where you are going and what time you are expected back. As Wainwright says "There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing".