We are the Pocklington Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Martin H.
This fantastic circular walk from Pateley Bridge offers a wide range of scenery starting with a lovely riverside path along the River Nidd, a visit to the spectacular Brimham Rocks and a stroll through the rolling landscape of the Yorkshire Dales with some lovely, elevated views of the surrounding countryside on our return to Pateley Bridge
Our route from the coach park is alongside the River Nidd to Low Lathe, before joining the Nidderdale Way towards Brimham Rocks. We walk through through the natural spectacle of Brimham Rocks with its giant rock formations. Hundreds of thousands of years of ice, rain and wind have combined to create these weird and wonderful shapes. As a bonus the visitor centre is a place to top up our water bottles and use the toilet facilities.
From Brimham Rocks there is a steep descent down to Fell Beck before re-joining the Nidderdale Way. This part of the walk to Pateley Bridge provides spectacular views of pastoral Nidderdale. We visit the roofless ruin of St Mary's Church which dates from the 13th century and enjoys a tranquil and peaceful position at the top of a hill with fine views.
The final part of the walk to Pateley Bridge is along the 'Panorama Walk' a popular scenic walk for the parasoled stroller in the late 19th century.
There are ascents and descents on this walk and there are some stiles to climb on the route. Care needs to be taken on the path beside the River Nidd, especially after recent rainfall when paths could be slippery. Care needs to be taken on the final section of the walk through Pateley Bridge with narrow pavements next to a busy road.
