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Brimham Rocks

Pateley Bridge

Natural gritstone rock formations on heather moorland in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, managed by the National Trust. Visitors walk and scramble among the rocks; entry is free and there is a visitor centre and kiosk.

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Where to stay

  • Pateley BridgeSmall market town in Nidderdale, about 10 minutes away
  • HarrogateLarge choice of hotels, about 25 minutes away
  • SummerbridgeVillage close to the rocks with local lodgings
  • RiponCathedral city about 30 minutes away
  • KnaresboroughHistoric town about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • Car park on site: £7 for 4 hours or £10 a day; free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders
  • By road it is about 4 miles from Pateley Bridge via the B6265, or 11 miles from Harrogate via the B6165
  • Harrogate Bus Company service 24 (Harrogate to Pateley Bridge) stops at Summerbridge, about a 40-minute walk away
  • Eastern Dales Bus 825 from York and Harrogate runs on summer Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
TipThe sat nav postcode only gives an approximate location, so follow the brown signs. The car park is small and can fill on fine weekends, so arrive early. Terrain is steep and uneven in places, and dogs must be on a short lead.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Brimham Rocks?

Pateley Bridge: Small market town in Nidderdale, about 10 minutes away. Harrogate: Large choice of hotels, about 25 minutes away. Summerbridge: Village close to the rocks with local lodgings. Ripon: Cathedral city about 30 minutes away. Knaresborough: Historic town about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to Brimham Rocks?

Car park on site: £7 for 4 hours or £10 a day; free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders. By road it is about 4 miles from Pateley Bridge via the B6265, or 11 miles from Harrogate via the B6165. Harrogate Bus Company service 24 (Harrogate to Pateley Bridge) stops at Summerbridge, about a 40-minute walk away. Eastern Dales Bus 825 from York and Harrogate runs on summer Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Any tips for visiting Brimham Rocks?

The sat nav postcode only gives an approximate location, so follow the brown signs. The car park is small and can fill on fine weekends, so arrive early. Terrain is steep and uneven in places, and dogs must be on a short lead.

Which airport is closest to Brimham Rocks?

The nearest airport on this site is Leeds Bradford Airport, about 15 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.