This circular walk takes you from dramatic moorland rock formations by the River Nidd to Pateley Bridge, returning via the Nidderdale Way, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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54.08, -1.72 · rel 19294593
54.08, -1.72 · rel 19294593
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks
A 14,3 km loop walk through lakes and urban area in North Yorkshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Yorkshire
14,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
1× monument
1× Water
2× Attraction
Castlestead
ruins ·
58 m off route
3,9 km
27%
War Memorial
monument ·
96 m off route
3,9 km
27%
Adam's Ale
Water ·
183 m off route
3,9 km
27%
Hollin House Mill
ruins ·
456 m off route
3,9 km
27%
Brimham Rocks
Attraction ·
259 m off route
5,9 km
41%
Druid's Idol
Attraction ·
346 m off route
5,9 km
41%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks is 14.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks takes approximately 3h 34min to complete.
Yes, Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks starts at Brimham Rocks Car Park, Harrogate, HG3 4DW;SE206650.
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks is maintained and managed by National Trust.