Pateley Bridge to Brimham Rocks

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Overview

We start the walk from the Main Car Park at the Bottom of the High Street & head up hill on the Nidderdale Way all the way to Brimham Rocks Farm, from here we have a small climb into the Rocks where we can explore the Rocks up close.

From the Rocks we head off towards Smelthouses & the River Nidd picking up the 6 Dales Trail past Glasshouses back to Pateley Bridge.

Saturday, 31 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 345m / 1132ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 15891 65491
Nearest postcode:: HG3 5NA
what3words:: wolves.august.dweller

Start time:: 10:00 am

Southlands Car Park, Off Nidd Walk

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