Pateley Bridge Circular via Brimham Rocks
Take a tour of hills around Pateley Bridge, with stunning views, unique landmarks and idylic locations along the way. The key feature of this 9 mile loop is the remarkable National Trust site of Brimham Rocks, featuring gigantic rock formations hundreds of thousands of years in the making.
Return to Pateley Bridge along the banks of the River Nidd, a waterway teaming with birdlife offering the keen eyed visitor the chance to see Dippers, Kingfishers and Herons and many other river birds.
Nearest town: Pateley Bridge. Length: 9 miles (14km). Time (approx): 4-5 hours. Difficulty: moderate
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