A gentle walk through farms, meadows and pastures, with wide open spaces & a great chance of spotting birds of prey like red kites, buzzards and kestrels. Mainly flat on paved, farm tracks & through fields. Includes muddy parts, stiles, steps and gates.
OSM map layer · LineString
54.07, -1.66 · rel 19302724
54.07, -1.66 · rel 19302724
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks
A 10,5 km loop walk through lakes in North Yorkshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Yorkshire
10,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× Attraction
Adam's Ale
Water ·
348 m off route
2,8 km
27%
Brimham Rocks
Attraction ·
294 m off route
4,3 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
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks is 10.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks takes approximately 2h 38min to complete.
Yes, Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks starts at Brimham Rocks Car Park, Harrogate, HG3 4DW;SE206650.
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Farmland, Big Skies and Birds of Prey Walk, Brimham Rocks is maintained and managed by National Trust.