Brimham Rocks to Pateley Bridge Circular Walk, Brimham Rocks

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.

At 14.3 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 10 minutes.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.